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flophouse

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Noun — A very cheap, run-down hotel or boarding house, usually with shared sleeping quarters.

Etymology

From flop + house, originally hobo slang for a cheap place to sleep.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flophouse” mean?

The word “flophouse” means a very cheap, run-down hotel or boarding house, usually with shared sleeping quarters. In plain terms, a cheap, low-quality lodging house.

How do you pronounce “flophouse”?

“Flophouse” is pronounced FLOP-hows (/ˈflɒphaʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “flophouse” in a sentence?

Here is “flophouse” used in a sentence: “He spent the night in a flophouse downtown.”

What part of speech is “flophouse”?

“Flophouse” is a noun.

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