Why do they talk like that in Toronto?
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.
Where does the Toronto slang come from?
A majority of Toronto slang is derived from Somali, Arabic, and Jamaican Patois. For example, words such as “man dem,” meaning a group of men, and “ting,” a versatile and interchangeable word, come from Patois. While terms like “wallahi,” meaning I swear, have Arabic-Somali origins.
Why does Toronto use Jamaican slang?
Lately, I've noticed that Jamaican culture and language have had a particularly strong influence on Toronto's lingo. Partially, this is because of the large number of Canadians with Jamaican heritage (including me)!
How do you say Toronto in slang?
Is fam British slang?
Is Toronto mostly English?
Why do Canadians say fam?
Is there a Toronto accent?