Feeling old? Learn these 8 Toronto slang words to keep up with the yutes

Just when you think you know all the slang in Toronto, you’re “nerfed” with eight more words to learn — forcefully shoved down your throats by yours truly.

The really beautiful thing about slang is that it brings people together — in hate, love and mild discomfort. 

If you’ve missed parts one, two and three, check them out to make sure you’re up to date with the rest of the crowd. But if you’re an avid follower and hater of my slang listicles, here’s the next set you need to know.

TING

This word is just “thing” but without the “h.” It’s used to refer to women and often described as slightly disrespectful. You might hear someone say, “bare tings at Dundas Square.”

CRODIE

Pronounced “crow-dee,” this word refers to a homie or friend. It’s a term of endearment, though it’s usually used to describe someone, rather than used directly to someone. “That’s my crodie. She’s my day one.”

THAT'S A NECK

Take cover if you hear someone saying “that’s a neck” after you say something. It means you’re about to get slapped on the back of your neck, because you uttered something someone perceives as mad dumb or stupid. Easiest way to avoid being disciplined? Don’t say something lame.

CLAFFY

Derived from Jamaican Patois, this word refers to someone that is acting stupidly. It can also be used to describe someone who acts or does something silly. “He’s acting claffy af,” is something you’ll probably not hear anymore honestly because this word is mad old.

CREP

Another super old word I’m trying to bring back is “crep.” This word refers to shoes. So if you hear someone saying your shoes are “crap,” they might mean “crep” but don’t quote me on that.

TEEF

This word is used as a verb. If someone says, “hey, teef that,” it means to steal the item. If you hear someone say, “ah man, someone teefed me,” then someone stole from them.

DASH WEH

Another term that is Jamaican Patois, this one means to discard something. So if you hear someone use this term in a sentence, just know something of yours is about to be thrown out.

LESH

This word is Arabic and is quickly becoming used among Mississauga and Toronto people. It means “why.”

Think this is my worst slang list yet? Let me know. Hate me? Don’t let me know. Have a new word to send me to add to the next post? Email me at aia@thegreenline.to.