"back-alley" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Hyphenated attributive form of back alley. Etymology templates: {{m|en|back alley}} back alley Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} back-alley (not comparable)
  1. Occurring away from publicity, or in mean surroundings; backstreet. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-back-alley-en-adj-38OIhTa4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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