6ix

English

Etymology 1

Playful letter replacement.

Noun

6ix (plural 6ixes)

1. (MTE, slang) Alternative spelling of six (“6”)

Etymology 2

From the original 6 boroughs (Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, York, East York, Toronto) forming the megacity of Toronto (formerly Metro Toronto) under a forced merger by the provincial government.

Alternative forms

• The Six, The 6

Proper noun

The 6ix

1. (slang) Synonym of the city of Toronto.