Canadian Slang
Sorry
Used when acknowledging a situation or offering a polite apology.
Literal Meaning
Feeling regret or penitence
Actual Meaning
Can mean apology, excuse me, or just acknowledgment (overused)
Examples in Context

'Sorry!' (Translation: Excuse me / Apology / Acknowledgment)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Stereotypical Canadian
  • 2Reflexive response
  • 3Multi-purpose
Phrase Thesaurus
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apology
excuse me
pardon
forgive me
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