Scarberian

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of Scarborough (district of Toronto). derogatory, humorous

    "[byline:] Mitchell Akiyama's Nuit Blanche installation features interviews with Scarberians from all walks of life"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to Scarborough (district of Toronto). derogatory, humorous

    "Here I am Saturday afternoon, August 14, aboard the Magic Bus riding around Deepest Scarborough with a gaggle of adventurers seeking Scarberian inspiration for an upcoming art show."

Example

More examples

"Here I am Saturday afternoon, August 14, aboard the Magic Bus riding around Deepest Scarborough with a gaggle of adventurers seeking Scarberian inspiration for an upcoming art show."

Etymology

From Scarberia + -an, itself a blend of Scarborough + Siberia (from the perception that the area is remote and desolate).

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