What does ginnel mean?
Ginnel means (England, especially Yorkshire, Lancashire, Manchester) A narrow passageway or alley often between terraced houses..
Ginnel
/ˈɡɪnəl/ · noun
Meaning
(England, especially Yorkshire, Lancashire, Manchester) A narrow passageway or alley often between terraced houses..
Example Sentences
[…]maks things as pleasant as stondin in a ginnel ov a wyndy neet waitin o'th' sweetheart comin out.
At the end of a short side-street a narrow ginnel with concrete bollards led into the surprisingly wide area in which the blocks of flats stood.
Pssht, get over here, whoopie / Finish him like Sub-Zero / Out the window, into the garden / Over the fence and straight through the ginnel
Synonyms for ginnel
Antonyms for ginnel
Related Words
Word Forms
- ginnels
- gennel
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ginnel?
Common synonyms include ennog, snicket, twitchel.
What is the opposite of ginnel?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ginnel in a sentence?
[…]maks things as pleasant as stondin in a ginnel ov a wyndy neet waitin o'th' sweetheart comin out.
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