newf

newf
Canadian Slang
A colloquial, often derisive term used to describe one who is from Newfoundland and Labrador. Historically used with light humour in "Newfie Jokes", similar to "Dumb Blonde Jokes". Use of the word is now considered to be offensive and in very bad taste.
a person from Newfoundland; derogatory if used by someone other than a Newfoundlander.

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  • Newf — abbrev. Newfoundland …   English World dictionary

  • Newf. — Newfoundland. * * * Newf., Newfoundland …   Useful english dictionary

  • Newf — /noohf, nyoohf/, n. Chiefly Canadian Slang (sometimes disparaging and offensive). a native or inhabitant of Newfoundland. [by shortening] * * * …   Universalium

  • Newf. — Newfoundland. * * * …   Universalium

  • Newf — noun Variant spelling of Newfie …   Wiktionary

  • Newf — n. (Canadian Slang) Newfoundlander, Newfie, native or resident of Newfoundland (Canada), person who comes from Newfoundland (Canada) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Newf. — geg Newfoundland …   From formal English to slang

  • Newf — /noohf, nyoohf/, n. Chiefly Canadian Slang (sometimes disparaging and offensive). a native or inhabitant of Newfoundland. [by shortening] …   Useful english dictionary

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