concrete jungle



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concrete jungle

An overcrowded, unsafe and/or crime-ridden urban environment or city, characterized by the congestion of large buildings and roads. After years living in that concrete jungle, I'm looking forward to being in a place with a bit of grass and friendly neighbors.
See also: concrete, jungle

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GiannaJAHN-nah (Italian), YAH-nah (Greek)Italian, Greek
Kumikokoo-mee-koJapanese
Sence-Medieval Spanish
Ananth-Tamil, Indian, Telugu, Kannada
KizzieKIZ-eeEnglish
Tahmasp-Ancient Persian