Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hellhole
noun
/ˈhɛl.hoʊl/
Definition
A very unpleasant, dirty, or difficult place.
Examples
- The abandoned building next door is a real hellhole, filled with trash and graffiti.
- After the storm, the neighborhood turned into a hellhole, with debris everywhere and no electricity.
- He described the cramped, noisy apartment as a hellhole.
Meaning
The term ‘hellhole’ is often used to describe a location that is regarded as extremely uncomfortable, filthy, or intolerable.
Synonyms
- dungeon
- dump
- pit
- slum
- hell
