bargoon
A Canadian slang term meaning cheap, discounted, or available at a bargain price — essentially a phonetic or humorous rendering of 'bargain'.
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A Canadian slang term meaning cheap, discounted, or available at a bargain price — essentially a phonetic or humorous rendering of 'bargain'. Typically used in casual conversation to describe a good deal or a low-cost purchase. The '-oon' suffix gives it a slightly exaggerated, playful tone. Mainly associated with Canadian informal speech and occasionally with older-generation usage. Not widely known outside Canada and may be fading from common use.
She found a nearly new winter coat at the thrift store for twenty dollars — total bargoon.
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Canadian slang for something that is cheap, discounted, or a good deal, functioning as both an adjective and a noun. A phonetic alteration of bargain that adds characteristically Canadian informal warmth. Primarily heard in casual conversation about shopping or deals. Very regional; most reliably attested in Canadian English, where bargain-hunting is a culturally recognized and valued activity. The Canadianism is warm rather than critical; finding a bargoon is a minor triumph that Canadians enjoy reporting to others.
She found a barely used winter coat for fifteen dollars — a total bargoon at the thrift shop.
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(Canada, slang) cheap; discount.
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