Waste Cattie (noun, slang) – A Toronto slang term, originating from the Rexdale area, used to describe a woman who is unattractive, immature, or lacks self-respect. Often used in a dismissive or mocking tone, waste cattie refers to someone who engages in drama, seeks clout, or carries herself in a way that diminishes her value. Deeply rooted in Toronto’s urban slang, with strong Caribbean influences, the term has spread beyond the city, becoming a staple in local and international street culture.
by Aladdón February 11, 2025
Forward (verb, slang) – A Toronto slang term, originating from the Rexdale area, meaning to pull up, come through, or move toward a specific place or situation. Deeply rooted in the city’s Jamaican and Caribbean influence, forward is commonly used in casual conversation and street culture as both an invitation and a directive, often carrying a sense of urgency or informality. Now a staple of Toronto’s urban slang, the term has spread beyond its origins, reflecting the city’s distinct linguistic influence.
by Aladdón February 11, 2025
Legazz (noun, slang) – A slang term originating from the west end of Toronto, particularly the Rexdale area, referring to a leg shot, often in the context of street violence or altercations. Commonly used in local street culture, the term signifies being shot in the leg, sometimes as a warning or to send a message.
by Aladdón February 11, 2025
Likkle (adjective, slang) – A Toronto slang term, heavily influenced by Jamaican Patois, meaning little or small. Commonly used within the city’s large Jamaican population, likkle is often heard in everyday speech, music, and street culture. Due to Toronto’s strong Caribbean influence, the term has been widely adopted beyond Jamaican communities and is frequently used in casual conversation across the city.
by Aladdón February 11, 2025
Cro (noun, slang) – A Toronto-origin slang term, stemming from the Rexdale area, used to refer to a close friend or brother-like figure. Derived from “cousin” or “bro,” it reflects deep loyalty and camaraderie within local street culture. The term began gaining prominence in the early 2010s, particularly among Toronto Crip sets such as the Jamestown Crips and Mount Olive Crips, before spreading more widely throughout the city and beyond.
by Aladdón February 11, 2025
A blick or blicky is a slang term used to describe a pistol, most commonly a Glock, but also extending to other handgun brands such as Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, and Beretta. The term stems from Toronto, particularly in the Rexdale area, emerging in the late 1990s. It gained traction within local street culture before spreading to broader hip-hop and urban communities. Frequently used in rap lyrics and casual conversation, blicky serves as a coded or stylized reference to firearms.
by Aladdón February 11, 2025
Say Less is a slang term that originated in the west end of Toronto, particularly in the Rexdale area. It emerged as a way to express understanding, agreement, or acknowledgment without the need for further explanation. The phrase reflects the unspoken communication and mutual understanding often found in tight-knit communities, where words are kept minimal but meaning remains clear. Over time, Say Less gained popularity beyond Toronto, spreading through hip-hop, street culture, and social media, eventually becoming a widely recognized expression in urban slang worldwide.
by Aladdón February 11, 2025