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hellhole

/hɛlhəʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does hellhole mean?

noun

A place or situation that is unpleasant, difficult, or miserable; a state of being in a bad or desperate situation.

Example

"The refugee camp was a hellhole, with inadequate food and shelter."

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