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Definitions of "Gully"


1. Gully


English Translation

Ghetto or slum


Definition

A deprived area or a slum.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi deh pon ah gully side deh floss wid mi bredren Popcaan
English: I'm in the ghetto partying with my friend Popcaan


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



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2. Gully (Noun)


English Translation

Ghetto


Definition

Slang term used to refer to an impoverished or neglected area of an city. Also it may refer to a place in Jamaica called Cassava Piece( the district where popular Jamaica artist Mavado comes from)


Example Sentences

Patois: Breddah, mi cyan stay out too late because 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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