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hell hole

hell hole is the alternative form of hellhole.

Meaning of hellhole

Noun

hellhole (plural hellholes)

  1. (derogatory, idiomatic, slang) A place of intense hatred, misery, or turmoil.
    • Once the Old Nichol had been razed, the search was on for London's new hell hole.2015, Ed Glinert, East End Chronicles, Penguin UK, →ISBN

Noun capitalized: Hell hole

Hell hole (plural Hell holes)

  1. (alternative) Alternative form of hellhole.

Forms of hell hole

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Questions about hell hole

What is hell hole the alternative form of?
Hell hole is the alternative form of hellhole.
What part of speech is hell hole?
Hell hole is a noun.
What is the plural of hell hole?
The plural of hell hole is hell holes.

Words near hell hole in the dictionary

  1. hell for leather
  2. hell from above
  3. hell gate
  4. hell has no fury like a woman scorned
  5. hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
  6. hell hole
  7. hell holes
  8. hell hound
  9. hell hounds
  10. hell house
  11. hell houses

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