A fork of Rural Dictionary
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.
My Newfie might seem out of place in this small apartment and a chore to constantly clean after, but he is so natural when I take him to the beach!
newfies= a newfoundland slang term for a newfoundlander(s) who are people from the province of Newfoundland, on the east coast of Canada.
newfies are the kindest people in the world
1. a person From Newfoundland (sometimes derogatory)
2. a Newfoundland(breed) dog
A Newfie has been appearing near the river.
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"
Jeez, yer a newfie!!
God, he must a freakin Newfie, no one can ride a moose that fast!
A group of newfoundlanders together, usually at a bar or some other establishment that serves alcohol.
Those newfies sure are having a good time!