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India slang
An alleyway or narrow street.
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Casual and context-dependent.
Region
India
Formality
Informal.
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galli (गली) means An alleyway or narrow street. It is best read as india slang associated with India.
"galli (गली)" means An alleyway or narrow street. In India, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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