hellhole

[ hel-hohl ]

noun
  1. a place totally lacking in comfort, cleanliness, order, etc.

  2. a place or establishment noted for its illegal or immoral practices.

Origin of hellhole

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at hell, hole

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British Dictionary definitions for hellhole

hellhole

/ (ˈhɛlˌhəʊl) /


noun
  1. an unpleasant or evil place

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