Big Smoke

Proper noun

Meaning

(UK, informal) The city of London.
Synonym: the Smoke

(Ireland, informal) The city of Dublin.
Synonym: the Big Shmoke

(Canada, informal) The city of Toronto.

(by extension) Any large city.

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In fact, my three-week stint in The Big Smoke was a journey of many firsts: my first time in London, my first time travelling solo, my first long haul flight (that I can remember anyway). Source: Internet

While the Big Smoke may feel like the be-all and end-all of humanity, it’s important to sometimes escape the concrete jungle and immerse yourself in green. Source: Internet

There is no spotlight in the National Hockey League quite as intense as the one that shines in Toronto, a.k.a. T.O., Hogtown, the Big Smoke, the Six, We the North, the Centre of the Universe, or even Toronto the Good. Source: Internet

Ask anyone who heads to the Big Smoke about their trip and the subject of traffic will probably take a drive through the conversation. Source: Internet

He has since been a frequent participant in many events such as "The Big Smoke," hosted throughout the year by the magazine. Source: Internet

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