noun, adjective
noun a small quiet street, usually in a poor part of a town or city, away from main roads:
He was born in the backstreets of Leeds.
adjective [onlybeforenoun] acting or happening secretly, often dishonestly or illegally:
backstreet dealers
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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