What Is Toronto Slang?

[charliedavid]

I’ve been hearing a lot about Toronto slang, especially in music and on social media, but I don’t fully understand some of the words and phrases. Is Toronto slang influenced by certain cultures or communities? Can anyone share common Toronto slang terms and explain what they mean in everyday conversations?

 

[Diego]

Toronto slang is unique language popular in Toronto, influenced by Caribbean, Somali, and multicultural communities. Common words include “mandem” (group of friends), “ting” (person or thing), “waste yute” (insult), and “bare” (a lot). Popularized by artists like Drake, Toronto slang blends cultures and reflects the city’s diverse youth identity.

 

[Evan]

Toronto slang is informal language used in Toronto, shaped by Caribbean, African, and multicultural communities. Words like mandem (friends), ting (person or thing), bare (a lot), and waste yute (insult) are common. Artists like Drake helped popularize it globally.