Definitions of "Gully"

1. Gully (Noun)

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English Translation

Ghetto or slum

Definition

A deprived area or a slum.

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi deh yah pon di gully side
English: I'm in the ghetto

Related Words

Enz , Jamdown , Gully , Merika ,

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Other Definitions of "Gully"

2. Gully (Noun)

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English Translation

Ghetto

Definition

A slang term used to refer to an impoverished or neglected area of a city. It may also refer to a place in Jamaica called Cassava Piece (the district where the popular Jamaican artist Mavado comes from).

Example Sentences

Patois: Bredda, mi cyaah stay out too late becaa mi liv a gully
English: Brother, I can't stay out too late because I live in the ghetto.

Related Words

Enz , Jamdown , Merika , Dead yard ,

posted by anonymous on October 8, 2013

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