"Newfie joke" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Newfie jokes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Newfie joke (plural Newfie jokes)
  1. (Canada, informal) A brief, humorous, often ridiculous story, the tone of which may range from playful to deeply offensive, which depicts Newfoundlanders as rustic, unsophisticated, or lacking in intelligence. Tags: Canada, informal
    Sense id: en-Newfie_joke-en-noun-9lTzBMaB Categories (other): Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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