shithole

English

/ˈʃɪthoʊl/

noun
Definitions
  • (vulgar) A very dirty or unpleasant place.
  • (vulgar) A dysfunctional place.
  • (vulgar) A hole into which one defecates or dumps excrement.
  • (vulgar) The anus.
  • (vulgar) An unpleasant or despicable person.

Etymology

Compound from English shit + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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