Noun | Regional (Northern England)
Encyclopedia of British Slang
GENNEL / GINNEL
Noun | Neutral | Regional (Northern England)
GENNEL / GINNEL Pronunciation: /’g?n-?l/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Neutral Category: Regional (Northern England)
Definition
A narrow alleyway between buildings.
Spelling varies: gennel or ginnel.
Usage
Its down the ginnel.
Cultural Insight
Strong Northern identity marker.
Assessment
Highly regional vocabulary.
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