This week I discovered that “Going on the Pip” or “Pipping off” (two seemingly opposing actions – on vs off) is a Newfoundland slang.
From Wikipedia: Truancy – List of Slang Expressions
This is a photo that appeared on Ryan Snoddon’s weather forecast last night. Shane Howard added the appropriate warnings.
Here is a beautiful view of St. John’s through the narrows after a snowfall this year.
Photo credit: Allison Whelan on Instagram
When you live to 102, you might well find yourself with a lot of relatives. Well this Newfoundlander managed to set a world record at the time. Allan Hawco of ‘Republic of Doyle’ explains.
I’ve been engulfed in everyday Newfounese for so much of my life I hardly have any idea I say things that don’t make sense to the rest of the world.
Here are a few popular Newfoundland slang phrases and there meanings.
“Whaddaya at?” = What are you doing?
“Stay where you’re at, I’ll come where you’re to.” = Don’t move, I’m on the way.
“What’s after happening now?” = What just happened?
The north side of the Narrows in St. John`s is a popular for phototographers because of the beautiful colours of the homes and the contrast of the rocky hill against the ocean. This is the first photo I have seen that includes snow.
Photo by: Jim Costello
