a derogatory term used to characterize a small community of african americans who lived in poor, low income areas in Mississippi. Due to the way the houses were were situated made narrow pathways in between each row which people referred to as alleys. Because the houses (known as "shotgun" houses) were so close together tenants did not have a lawn so people hung out and socialized among other things in the areas between. Its origin can be traced backed to Cleveland, MS as far back as the 1960s. Although it is not used as much today, every person born or raised in the area can vouch for its meaning.
I heard that the alleybats across town are nothing nice.
Heroic but humblemale who is known to wander the streets at night in hopes of anonymously liberating, helping or rescuing animals from the hands of those whom would hurt them.
1. Going out, walking about and acting tough. This person takes on as many combatants possible and tries to scare the weak. He'll pick fights and start conflict where ever possible. When someone goes Alleycatting, they're trying boost there ego, masculinity, etc
Jacob spent the entire night alleycatting. When he arrived home he had s manycuts and bruises