Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

centre of the universe

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.43 in modern English

Syllables: cen-tre of the u-ni-verse
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Derogatory name for Toronto: the capital and largest city of Ontario, Canada.

Canadian usage; Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

"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[…]"
"Back in the centre of the universe – Toronto, the 'vortex' of all known Canadian culture, most of the gigs were self-promoted, presented in the unused basement room of a hotel or the back room of a hip café."
"No one is credited with coming up with the definitive jab at Toronto—the Centre of the Universe—and thus some sharp wit squandered a million-dollar trademark opportunity."

Usage

Inflected Forms

the Centre of the Universe (canonical)

Phrases

Center of the Universe

Frequently Paired Words

Center of the Universe

Questions

What does centre of the universe mean?: Derogatory name for Toronto: the capital and largest city of Ontario, Canada.

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