Voting is open!! Voting will be open for the next 45 days, please vote wisely! Find each word's home page below for an explanation as to what the heck it means and why it should be Canada's new Cheers.

Cheers for Canada
is a Canada wide contest to create a new, uniquely Canadian replacement for 'Cheers'. This word could be yours!

The winner will receive a party toasting their word on May 24 weekend, 2009!

Eh!..By!

Lisa from Newfoundland:

"My name is Lisa and i'm proud to say i'm from Newfoundland.
As everyone knows Newfoundland is very distinct, most people say we're more like irish/english because of our dialect. We love to celebrate and embrace our culture we even have the tradition of "screeching" tourists in to become honorary Newfoundlanders.


We always use the word 'By! at the end of our sentances, whereas most of Canada is known for saying 'Eh! at the end of theirs. Americans especially imitate us using this expression Eh!, but it makes us distinct as a country, we're known for it.


So from coast to coast in great celebration I raise a glass and say Eh!..By!"

Thanks!

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