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Oct 14, 2020 · But where does that Toronto slang come from? The widely used language comes from a mixture of Caribbean countries like Jamaica, Trinidad, and Guyana. The University of Toronto Magazine has published an article called "Do You Know Toronto Slang?" with UTM's Assistant Professor Derek Denis.
Apr 16, 2024 · Toronto slang borrows expressions, words, and phrases from various languages spoken in the city, such as Punjabi, Cantonese, Tagalog, and Jamaican Patois, just to name a few. This linguistic fusion reflects the multiculturalism that defines Toronto.
Oct 13, 2019 · Toronto slang on the rise thanks to city’s growing pop culture relevance, professor says
Oct 13, 2019 · One of the early references to Toronto's unique lexicon came from Kardinal Offishall in 2000 when he released "BaKardi Slang," a rap song outlining the city's local phrases. Despite Denis'...
The origin of Toronto's slang and accent can be traced back to widespread migration from the Caribbean, East Africa, and the Middle East to Canada from the 1960s to the 1990s.
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Much of Toronto slang comes from widespread cultures within the GTA, including Jamaica, Somalia, Guyana, and certain Arabic countries. In particular, Drake’s influence on these foreign terms has shaped Toronto’s vocabulary and publicized it on a global scale.