Rapidway means: A separated bus lane forming part of a bus rapid transit system.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. As a place or proper-name reference it is purely descriptive. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
rapidway
(Canada, w:Regional Municipality of York, York Region) A separated bus lane forming part of a bus rapid transit system.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US
(Canada, w:Regional Municipality of York, York Region) A separated bus lane forming part of a bus rapid transit system.
In an effort to get people excited about plans for the new urban streetscape and development that will come with the rapidway, at least one developer called it "the next Yonge Street" and officials have likened it in other ways to a down…
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Rapidway means: A separated bus lane forming part of a bus rapid transit system.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. As a place or proper-name reference it is purely descriptive. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
rapidway means: A separated bus lane forming part of a bus rapid transit system.. Register: informal, Canadian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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