General
gap
What does gap mean?
A residential lane or byway; many Barbadian addresses are named 'Something Gap'.
"He live just down the gap by the shop."
Origin
Bajan; a distinctive local sense of 'gap' as a lane.
Frequently asked questions
What does gap mean in Barbados?
It means a small side street, lane or byway. Many Barbadian addresses are named after a 'Gap', such as a particular family or feature.
Why do Barbadian addresses use 'Gap'?
'Gap' is the local word for a residential lane, so streets and neighbourhoods are commonly named 'Something Gap'.
How do you use gap in a sentence?
You might say 'she live down the gap' meaning she lives on that side lane.
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