slang

Residents of Toronto, particularly those of a younger generation, often indulge in the use of characteristic slang words and phrases. This informal style of speech is generally associated with the city.

However, there are several misconceptions surrounding the slang. While there are several claims that its origins are wholly exclusive to the district of Scarborough, other arguments attest that a notable proportion of the slang arose from the western regions of Toronto as well. Additionally, what is often acknowledged as an exclusive product of Torontonian creativity is actually a Jamaican invention that takes from Patois, the idiosyncratic vernacular of West Indian heritage.

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If you live in Toronto, you've probably heard people call the city by many nicknames, including "Tdot," "Hogtown," and the Drake-penned "the 6ix"" But, how to pronounce the city's name is a whole subcategory in itself.

A hilarious debate was ignited on Tuesday after a New Zealand journalist based in Toronto tweeted her confusion surrounding the city's ever-varying pronunciation.

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Although a lot of people were blown away by Beyoncé's most recent album, some have accused her of using ableist language in one particular song — and the drama has prompted her to make some changes.

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