What does "winnipegger" mean?

A native or resident of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

What is a synonym for "winnipegger"?

Common synonyms include: winnipegian, winnipegonian.

How do you pronounce "winnipegger"?

Pronounced //ˈwɪnəˌpɛɡəɹ//.

Winnipegger

//ˈwɪnəˌpɛɡəɹ// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A native or resident of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
"When a Winnipegger gets his wagon stuck in one of them, he loosens the traces and lets the horses scramble out; and then, pulling off his clothes, goes in to extricate the vehicle, which, by the skillful use of ropes, he usually accomplishes."

Synonyms

All synonyms

winnipegian winnipegonian

Example

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"When a Winnipegger gets his wagon stuck in one of them, he loosens the traces and lets the horses scramble out; and then, pulling off his clothes, goes in to extricate the vehicle, which, by the skillful use of ropes, he usually accomplishes."

Etymology

From Winnipeg + -er.

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