ends
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˈɛndz// UK //ˈɛndz// ends
n. the neighborhood or local area where you live. People use this word when they feel a strong connection to their home streets.
n. the local neighborhood or residential area, particularly one's home district in an urban environment. Slang in register; primarily associated with Multicultural London English and similar urban dialects.
I am just heading back to the ends now.
He grew up in the ends and still visits his old friends there every weekend.
The lyrics frequently reference the struggle of navigating life in the ends while trying to achieve mainstream success without losing one's local identity.
Usage
Typically used with the definite article 'the' and functions as a collective noun for a specific area.