The difference between Back alley and Back-alley

Back alley is also noun with the meaning: an alleyway that runs behind a row of houses, or between rows of houses.

Back-alley is also adjective with the meaning: occurring away from publicity, or in mean surroundings.

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  1. Back alley as a noun:

    An alleyway that runs behind a row of houses, or between rows of houses

  2. Back alley as a noun (slang, euphemism):

    The anus.

  1. Back-alley as an adjective:

    Occurring away from publicity, or in mean surroundings; backstreet

    Examples:

    "a back-alley abortion"

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