Convenience Store / Dep

Canadian Slang

Definition

A small neighborhood shop selling everyday essentials, often open late; called a dépanneur (dep) in Quebec.

Examples

"I’m just running to the convenience store to grab milk and a bag of chips."

"After the concert in Montreal, we stopped at the dep for bread and a couple of energy drinks since it stays open late."

"There’s a convenience store on the corner that sells toothpaste, transit passes, and lottery tickets when the supermarkets are closed."