wallahi
interjectionArabic for 'I swear to God'. Used across the GTA regardless of background to add weight to a claim.
"Wallahi I saw Drake at the mall in North York."
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Why people say it
An oath — literally 'I swear by God' in Arabic. It escalates a claim to a promise.
Who says it
Muslim communities across the GTA first; now general youth usage in the west end.
Use with care
Carries genuine religious weight for many speakers. Don't use it for jokes or lies.
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- Linguistic origin
- Arabic
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- @yonge_yutecommunity entry
- Added
- 02.08.2026
Cite this entry
"wallahi." 416tionary, 02.08.2026.