Stay with me now. Colder weather means less walking, and less walking means taking the TTC more, and taking the TTC more means being in forced, close proximity to Toronto slang.
It’s really hard to keep up with it all. First it was two-twos, so why am I hearing someone say three-threes? I dunno what it could even mean and I don’t care to know. All I really know is that my coworkers and I are really leaning into this culture. I fear we may start saying “two-twos” unironically soon.
Now, we’ve covered a ton of ground with Toronto slang, but there’s always something new to add. These aren’t Toronto-specific words like some of the others we’ve covered in the past, but they’ve seeped into our city vocabulary.
So here are eight slang words to keep you up to date with what the yutes say in 2026.
Unc
This word is short for “uncle” and refers to someone that’s getting old. Dude, I’ve heard 18-year-old kids call me “unc.” I’m literally only 25.
You can also use this word to refer to your friend that’s acting old. And by that I mean they’re complaining about their backs and knees.
Please stop calling me an unc.
67
This literally started from a meme where a kid shouts “six-seven” and does an alternating up-and-down hand motion. Matter of fact, if you go on Google and type “67,” your screen mimics the movement. But just know that 67 doesn’t mean anything in particular.
That’s cooked, bro. We, as a generation, are so cooked. ‘Cause what do you mean it’s that serious.
Anyway, I’m pretty sure I did “67” in a meeting the other day.
Aura
This is my favourite word on this list. If you hear someone say, “fam, you got AURAAAAAAAA,” it means you got swag. Stay with me now. If someone says you got aura, you are dripping in absolute coolness without even needing to try.
If someone tells you that you lost aura, you did something cringe.
Run that
This is probably my second favourite item on here, because it just sounds so smooth. To “run that” means to go forward with an action or motive.
“Yeah crodie, let’s run that footy game,” means “Yes, my friend, let’s definitely play soccer.”
Rizz
This is a lame ahh word in my humble opinion, but to have rizz means to have “game” when you’re talking to the huzz. Am I giving brain rot right now?
If you’re smooth when talking to someone you’re interested in, you have rizz. Personally, I spit game so I always have rizz.
Drippy
This is an oldie but a goodie and is still used today. To be “drippy” is to dress in a swagger-like manner.
“Yo man, you look mad drippy,” means your outfit is absolutely fire.
Sleep on
This little phrase means to overlook something that’s super underrated. “You’re literally sleeping on Al-Forat shawarma,” is basically saying, “Dear Sir, you are quite literally blind — to the point of sleep — that you do not see how good this is.”
Inshallah
Don’t hate on me for this word. I asked someone in Toronto the other day what their favourite slang word was and they said “inshallah,” so I’m claiming its spot on this list.
Inshallah is an Arabic/religious saying that means “God-willing.” If you’re familiar with Arab parents, when they say inshallah to their kid’s request, it basically means it ain’t happening.
Here’s an interaction I’ve had with my parents as a kid:
“Baba, can you take me to Walmart for a toy?” I ask.
“Inshallah,” he says as he nods his head.
He didn’t take me. Matter of fact, this scenario is fake. I don’t think it ever happened but that’s an example.
Anyway, that’s all for now. Got more slang words? Send them to aia@thegreenline.to, because I’m running out of ideas.
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