Back-alley

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Occurring away from publicity, or in mean surroundings; backstreet. not-comparable

    "a back-alley abortion"

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legal

Example

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"She plays a timid, caring but nonetheless controversial 1950s London housewife who is also a back-alley abortionist."

Etymology

Hyphenated attributive form of back alley.

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