Phrase guide

blame Canada

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /bleɪm ˈkænədə/
  • Australia: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

verb

Meaning 1

A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a problem or serious social issue by humorously laying responsibility on Canada.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, humorous, idiomatic

Topics: government, politics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blame, Canada.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From “Blame Canada”, a song from the satirical 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.