Waste Cattie

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.

“She’s always in drama, chasing clout, and moving messy—certified waste cattie.”

Forward

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.

“Shorty said she’s feeling me, so I told her forward and let’s chill.”

Likkle

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.

“Yo, just gimme a likkle piece of that, fam.”

Legazz

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.

“Yo, they caught my crodie lacking and gave him a legazz.”

Jewry

Jewry is a term that has been used in the Toronto area, often as a slang reference to a perceived global cabal or, in some contexts, to refer to Jewish people collectively. The term carries connotations that can vary depending on intent and context, sometimes being used in conspiratorial discussions or as coded language. Due to its broad and sometimes controversial usage, its meaning can be subjective and interpreted differently depending on the speaker and audience.

“He blamed it all on Jewry, like many before him.”

Say Less

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.

“I got you, bro—say less.”

Blick

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.

“Keep playing, and you might just see the blick up close.”