Define Newfie Meaning

Newfoundlander. (Newfoundland Canada). One of the proudest race of people in the planet. Former fishermen, but since the government shut down the fishery industry, they are still all unemployed, except for the few who run small businesses/stores or those who move away.

They are noted by their notoriously thick accent, such can be heard in expressions such as "ey by! (hey boy / You dont say!)" or "whataya at? (What are you at / What are you doing atthis moment?)"

There is also a breed of jokes called Newfie jokes which poke fun at this breed of human, but ironically enough, Newfies are the creators of such jokes.

In insult, these people have been compared to "red necks"

A slang term for a person of Newfoundland, Canada's most easterly province. Mostly used by ignorant people or those who think the name is cute. The term is based on the belief that people from this province are dumb, uneducated, barbaric, poor, lazy and unemployed. Like all stereotypical phrases, it is far from the truth and as previously stated based on ignorance. Most Newfoundlanders find this term offensive. However, there are others who use it themselves.

The Newfoundlander's equivalent of the word "nigger"
That is to say, Newfoundlanders can call themselves and other Newfoundlanders "newfie" but if anyone who is not from Newfoundland uses it, it is considered offensive.

A thick furred (usually black), giant breed dog that are known to both drool and shed profusely; but amazing in the water and probably the best water rescue dog you will find.

newfies= a newfoundland slang term for a newfoundlander(s) who are people from the province of Newfoundland, on the east coast of Canada.

The proudest people in Canada , which are from Newfoundland , Which is been called the most sexualy active province , and famous for its wide variety of bars.

1. a person From Newfoundland (sometimes derogatory)

2. a Newfoundland(breed) dog

The kindest, frendliest, most stereotyped people in Canada. You never really hear "dumb mainlander" do you....

A group of newfoundlanders together, usually at a bar or some other establishment that serves alcohol.

A shorting for Newfoundlander. Newfoundland is the most eastern province in Canada. Newfies speak Newfoundland English which is a mix of several accents and dialects of English. But remember some Newfoundlanders don't like being called Newfies by Americans or sometimes other Canadians.