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.”
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(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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shitholes
Etymology
A compound of shit and hole.
Rhymes for shithole
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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.
