hoodman
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Meaning · English
A member of a youth subculture group that listens to urban music, wears puffer jackets and sportswear, uses a heavy Toronto accent (with lingo), is typically uneducated, and may be engaged in illegal activities.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
toronto hoodmans don't even laugh they just yell "yooooo" & "chillll" in different variations and rhythms
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 “hoodman” mean?
A member of a youth subculture group that listens to urban music, wears puffer jackets and sportswear, uses a heavy Toronto accent (with lingo), is typically uneducated, and may be engaged in illegal activities.
Is “hoodman” formal or informal?
hoodman is generally slang.