shithole
Americannoun
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a terrible, dirty, poor, or low-quality place (often used attributively): All I ever wanted was to escape my shithole hometown and follow my dreams.
I only make minimum wage, so this shithole is the best apartment I can afford.
All I ever wanted was to escape my shithole hometown and follow my dreams.
Usage
What does shithole mean? Shithole is a vulgar slang term for an extremely dirty, disgusting, or otherwise objectionable place. It’s especially used in reference to where people live, from actual places of residences to cities to entire countries.
Etymology
Origin of shithole
shit ( def. ) + hole ( def. ); shithole def. 1 was first recorded in 1620–30 and shithole def. 2 in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Try telling that to the thousands of surfers who had to sit and watch perfect Ala Moana while it was literally one big shithole.
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