back alley
A 'back alley' typically refers to a narrow passage behind buildings, often associated with secrecy or illicit activities.
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Definition
B2Urban
A narrow passageway located behind buildings, often used for access to rear entrances.
Example
- The cat darted into the back alley to avoid the busy street.
B2Urban
(informal, slang)A secluded area often associated with secretive or illegal activities.
Example
- They conducted their shady deals in a back alley to avoid detection.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "back alley":
back streetback doorblind alleyball alleyback passagepower alleyback porchon the street