A narrow lane or alleyway, particularly in South Asian cities like India, often referring to densely packed residential streets in urban areas.
From Hindi 'gali' (गली) meaning 'lane' or 'alley,' derived from Sanskrit roots related to passages or ways. The word has been absorbed into English through colonial and modern usage in India.
If you've ever watched Bollywood movies set in Mumbai or Delhi, those crowded streets where vendors sell chai and clothes hang from wires are gallis—they're the beating heart of Indian city life and often have their own tight-knit communities.
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