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Newfie

[noo-fee, nyoo-]

noun

  1. Also called Newfa term used to refer to a native or inhabitant of Newfoundland; Newfoundlander.

  2. the Canadian province of Newfoundland.



adjective

  1. of or relating to Newfoundland.

Newfie

/ ˈnjuːfɪ /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Newfoundland

  2. the island of Newfoundland

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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In Canada, the “Newfie” joke was a big thing for many, many years, and we were often portrayed in the media and pop culture as stupid Newfies.

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Don’t call a Newfoundlander a “Newfie”; some locals find the term offensive.

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“Ah, you had me until you called me a Newfie. I find it a derogatory term,” wrote one, while another pointed out that the word is “highly offensive to many here”.

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“We regret our use of the word “Newfie” to describe the people of Newfoundland.

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“Newfie is one of those words that non-Newfs should avoid. There’s always been the debate here about whether or not it’s offensive. Newfs use it to describe themselves but many don’t like mainlanders using it.”

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