What it means
Little tag you tack onto the end of a sentence to invite agreement, soften a blunt opinion, or keep the chat rolling. It can turn a plain statement into a gentle check-in, like you're handing the other person a cue to jump in. Canadians use it for weather, hockey, gossip, anything, and it’s so common outsiders notice it straight away. Basically, instant friendliness in two letters.
Usage examples
"Bit nippy out, eh? Forgot my toque. Wanna grab a double-double before the bus shows up at the stop, or what?"
"Pretty cold for May, eh? Forgot my mittens at the cabin in Muskoka and the wind off the lake is brutal, I am gonna grab a Tim before practice if anyone wants."
"You are coming to the cottage at the weekend, eh? Bring the lifejackets from the garage, the boys borrowed mine for the trip to Algonquin and never gave them back."
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