pea-souper

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Meaning · English

A French-Canadian person, especially a Francophone from the province of Québec.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Those pea-soupers are the worst drivers on the road!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pea-souper” mean?

A French-Canadian person, especially a Francophone from the province of Québec.

Is “pea-souper” formal or informal?

pea-souper is generally derogatory, slang.