Scarberia

Scarberia
Canadian Slang
Scarborough, a suburban part of Toronto, a derogatory reference to its desolation. Also known as Scompton, in reference to its perceived similarities with the Compton neighbourhood in Los Angeles, as well as Scarlem, in reference to its perceived similarities with the Harlem region of New York .

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