noun
cesspit
Cesspit (noun) means an underground pit for collecting sewage and dirty waste water.
noun
1
An underground pit for collecting sewage and dirty waste water.
2
(informal) A place or situation full of corruption and immoral behaviour.
"Politics devolved into a cesspit of lies and deceit."
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Etymology
Uncertain. The first part, cess-, is undoubtedly the same as for cesspool, whose origin is likewise uncertain. The second part is pit, a hole in the ground.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cesspit?
"cesspit" (noun) means an underground pit for collecting sewage and dirty waste water.
What is another word for cesspit?
Other words for "cesspit" include sump, cesspool, sink.
What are the different meanings of cesspit?
"cesspit" has 2 main meanings: 1. An underground pit for collecting sewage and dirty waste water; 2. (informal) A place or situation full of corruption and immoral behaviour.
