Canuck
/kəˈnʌk
/informal
noun
A Canadian: as a true Canuck, Hayden loves pizza...
- Us Canucks run a huge trade surplus and the dollar is weak.
- Though Canucks, Heighton's heroes are filters for Western (read American) values and bias.
- The actors featured in the series are a mixture of Canucks and Aussies.
adjective
Canadian: an impressive line-up of Canuck screen veterans...
- If you want a fun flick with a lot of laughs and a killer Canuck soundtrack, you will not be disappointed.
- As Canuck as they've become though, they also had their other home in mind.
- The government offered funding assistance and tax incentives to films made in Canada and fulfilling specific Canuck criteria.
Origin
Mid 19th century: apparently from Canada.