Street
ends
What does ends mean?
Used to mean someone else's turf or a specific area.
"He's from the south ends, not round here."
Origin
London road slang for one's local area, possibly from 'the ends of the road' or West Indian usage. Core MLE and grime vocabulary.
Frequently asked questions
What does ends mean in slang?
It means your local area or neighborhood. 'My ends' is your hood or where you're from.
Is ends a London word?
Yes, it's classic London road and grime slang for your local area, now used across the UK.
What does 'the ends' mean?
It refers to a specific neighborhood or the streets in general as a place and culture.
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