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gravesend 

While there are several places named Gravesend, this definition pertains to the neighborhood in Brooklyn, N.Y. of that name.

Gravesend in Brooklyn isn't quite a "hole", but it's not a very exciting place either. From the perspective of a resident and also of a somewhat-youth, probably the only things that are useful about Gravesend are its endless 99 cent stores and discount stores, and its convenient closeness to Coney Island. Besides those things, Gravesend is depressingly average.
There is not as much crime here as in other neighborhoods in N.Y. In the past few years, there have been a few shootings (most unfortunately), some stabbings, and a whole bunch of potential rapists (watch out for them!!), but it could be a lot worse.
The population of Gravesend was very Italian but is slowly becoming predominantly Asian.
If you want to go somewhere "hip", go to Park Slope, don't go to Gravesend.
gravesend by Me and Mine May 3, 2006
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Gravesend 

Well, first off, you don’t live in SE London you absolute neek. You are from Kent. Stop putting ‘SE London’ in your Instagram bio. Same goes for the yutes out in Bromley, Dartford and Orpington. Stfu.

Gravesend in itself is a shitpit and breeding ground for 11 year old wanna be Jack Grealishes that think theyre going to be the next big thing, all because they won their Primary school football interhouse and asked their barber for a haircut like Grealish. Slim chance. These are the sort of kids that hang around their local Tesco acting all big with their BMXs that their mum got them for Christmas.

Despite the council’s efforts to improve this town, hanging up a few flags in town doesn’t make much of a big difference. Half of the town has been neglected with unfinished or abandoned buildings— shoutout to the hospital. They are either used by 14 year olds ‘explore’ so they can post it onto their private sc story and act so quirky, or by 17 year old dealers that come along wiv the occasional graffer.

The thing this town hates the most is a local Graff artist that goes by ‘Nugs’. Legend has it, Nugs pissed on someone’s grandma! How scandalous! This hatred is displayed widely throughout the Gravesend region and is noticed by many civilians. (PS. There’s a piece by Nugs that’s unruined on the A2)

The only thing this town is known for is Pocahontas and actors on TV soaps, such as Eastenders or Coronation Street.

All in all, Gravesend is your standard British town.
Person 1: What ends you from?
Person 2: South East England yk
Person 1: Calm, where abouts?
Person 2: SE London
Person 1: Ah, like Bexley n all that?
Person 2: Nah g, Gravesend.
Person 1: You Gravesendians are absolute dusty neeks, I swear. Clear from my sight.
Gravesend by nugssym420 July 7, 2022

Gravesend Bay 

An area in south-west Brooklyn which is a small part of the Lower New York Bay.
The area begins at Sea Gate (Coney Island peninsula), and ends at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

The Bay is a popular spot for active people because there is a water-walk where people can run, bike, blade, or just stroll around on a nice summer's day.

The spot is also particularly popular because of Ceasers Bay, which includes many chainstores like Toys'r'us, Kohl's, Modell's, Best Buy, as well as a few eateries.
Yo man lets chill over at Gravesend Bay.
Gravesend Bay by Eugar May 24, 2007

Gravesend sweetmeats 

i wouldn't go swimming in there mate, it's full of Gravesend sweetmeats.
Gravesend sweetmeats by Dunky Oggins November 13, 2003

Gravesend Suite 

Booking a hotel room for more that has more guests than beds. In order to save on costs
An all male weekend way is arranged and in order to save money they will book 'The Gravesend Suite'
Gravesend Suite by Jonny Allen January 27, 2012

gravestanding 

exploiting a person's death for a self-serving purpose, such as propagating a political agenda, raising money, or garnering attention and social capital.
Nikki: I know Lily just died, and I barely knew her, but she was a part of #PoliticalMovement
Max: Quit fucking gravestanding, Nikki, the body isn't even cold yet.
gravestanding by SmackyTheBeer April 27, 2016

graveled 

(v.) - to place rocks in someone's shoe so when the shoe is put on and walked on pain is inflicted upon the wearer.

Note: First used in Scrubs.
Damn J.D., you've just been graveled!
graveled by kavik November 28, 2005
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pajama casual 

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funflation 

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