Shithole: meaning, definitions and examples

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shithole

[ ˈʃɪtˌhoʊl ]

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offensive

A place that is extremely dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality.

Synonyms

cesspool, dump, hole

Examples of usage

The bathroom was a shithole, I couldn't even use it.
He lived in a shithole of an apartment in the worst part of town.

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offensive

A vulgar slang term used to refer to a place or situation that is considered very bad or unpleasant.

Synonyms

cesspool, dump, hellhole

Examples of usage

This town is a shithole, I can't wait to leave.
The hotel we stayed in was a total shithole.

Translations

Translations of the word "shithole" in other languages:

🇵🇹 buraco de merda

🇮🇳 गंदा स्थान

🇩🇪 Drecksloch

🇮🇩 lubang kotor

🇺🇦 діра гівна

🇵🇱 dziura w dupie

🇯🇵 クソ穴

🇫🇷 trou à merde

🇪🇸 agujero de mierda

🇹🇷 bok çukuru

🇰🇷 똥구멍

🇸🇦 حفرة قذرة

🇨🇿 díra sračky

🇸🇰 diera hovna

🇨🇳 烂地方

🇸🇮 usrana luknja

🇮🇸 skítahola

🇰🇿 шіркін тесік

🇬🇪 სირაქლემის ხვრელი

🇦🇿 boka dəliyi

🇲🇽 agujero de mierda

Word origin

The word 'shithole' originated as a derogatory slang term in the early 20th century, used to describe extremely unpleasant or dirty places. It gained more widespread attention in 2018 when it was reported to have been used by a political figure to refer to certain countries. The word is highly offensive and should be used with caution.