creephole

English

noun
Definitions
  • A hole or retreat onto which an animal may creep, to escape notice or danger.
  • (figurative) A subterfuge; an excuse.

Etymology

Compound from English creep (be creepy, make uncomfortable) + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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