scarlem
nounBlend of 'Scarborough' and 'Harlem'. Used with pride to describe rougher parts of Scarborough.
"He grew up in Scarlem, so he's built different."
ScarboroughGTA
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- Toronto slang
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- 02.08.2026
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"scarlem." 416tionary, 02.08.2026.
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