Centre of the Universe
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Meaning · English
Derogatory name for Toronto: the capital and largest city of Ontario, Canada.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The announcer finished the report with, “All is well in the Centre of the Universe; the Toronto Maple Leafs won a hockey game last night.” I loved it. That sentiment will keep Canada together long after the politicians have finished[…]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Centre of the Universe” mean?
Derogatory name for Toronto: the capital and largest city of Ontario, Canada.
Is “Centre of the Universe” formal or informal?
Centre of the Universe is generally derogatory, slang.