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Meaning of Newfie joke | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A brief, humorous, often ridiculous story, the tone of which may range from playful to deeply offensive, which depicts Newfoundlanders as rustic, unsophisticated, or lacking in intelligence.

Canada, informal

Examples

“Gerald Thomas, one of the finest folklore scholars in Canada today, contributed a Newfie joke collection.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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