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
Ramazi-Georgian
Irvin['ə:vin]
AleksiAH-lek-seeFinnish
Lionellee-o-NEL (French), LIE-nəl (English)French, English
Thamina-Arabic
ElŻBietaelzh-BYE-tahPolish