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flophouse

/ˈflɒhaʊz/ noun · British & US
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What does flophouse mean?

noun

A cheap or disreputable hotel or lodging place, especially one that is frequented by vagrants or derelicts.

Example

"The flophouse on the outskirts of town was notorious for its squalid conditions and high crime rate."

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