noun

shithole

SHIHT-hohl

Shithole (noun) means (vulgar, slang) A filthy, run-down, or generally unpleasant place. Example: “The motel turned out to be a real shithole.”

noun

(vulgar, slang) A filthy, run-down, or generally unpleasant place.

"The motel turned out to be a real shithole."

How to use shithole

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crude term for a disgusting or miserable place.

When to use it

Highly informal and offensive in many contexts; avoid in professional writing.

Word forms

shitholes plural

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Etymology

A compound of shit and hole.

Rhymes for shithole

ole hole vole mole sole pole cole dole role stole whole Poole

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shithole” mean?

The word “shithole” means (vulgar, slang) A filthy, run-down, or generally unpleasant place. In plain terms, a crude term for a disgusting or miserable place.

How do you pronounce “shithole”?

“Shithole” is pronounced SHIHT-hohl (/ˈʃɪt.hoʊl/ in IPA).

How do you use “shithole” in a sentence?

Here is “shithole” used in a sentence: “The motel turned out to be a real shithole.”

What part of speech is “shithole”?

“Shithole” is a noun.