10 questions, real definitions
Toronto Slang Quiz
Multiple choice, pulled straight from this site's own dictionary. No trick questions — just whether you actually know what these words mean.
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Ten random terms, four choices each, no repeats until you've seen them all at least once. Your score doesn't get saved anywhere — it's just for you.
A few sample questions
In case the interactive version above doesn't load for you (or you'd rather just read), here are five real questions from the pool, static, no JavaScript required:
What does "peak" mean in Toronto slang?
Something unfortunate, unfair, or genuinely bad — "that's peak" is roughly equivalent to "that sucks." Full entry: Peak.
What does "wallahi" mean?
"I swear to God" in Arabic — used constantly across the GTA thanks to the city's large Somali and Arab communities. Full entry: Wallahi.
What does "bare" mean in Toronto slang?
"A lot" or "very" — the opposite of its standard English meaning. Full entry: Bare.
What does "gwap" mean?
Money. Full entry: Gwap / Gwop.
Why is Toronto called "the six"?
It refers to the 1998 amalgamation of six municipalities into one city, plus a nod to the 416 area code. Full entry: The Six / The 6ix.