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Definitions by Kyle Lightspeed

urban jungle 

The city.
The term refers to its streets, alleys, subway system, inner-city neighborhoods, playgrounds and schools. Usually a metropolis characterized by densely packed residential buildings, businesses and a decaying industrial sector.
In the 1970's, the urban jungle was referred to as "the street". Also known as "the concrete jungle". This is a broader term that encompasses both The Hood and The Ghetto.
The kid moved from Iowa to the Bronx. Now he's in the urban jungle.
urban jungle by Kyle Lightspeed December 30, 2008