Pesthole

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛstˌhoʊl/

Definitions of pesthole

noun a derogatory term used to describe a dirty or unpleasant place

Example Sentences

A1 The old shed in the backyard was a pesthole for rats.

A2 The abandoned house had become a pesthole for all sorts of insects.

B1 The neglected swimming pool had turned into a pesthole for mosquitoes.

B2 The rundown apartment building was known as a pesthole for cockroaches.

C1 The unsanitary conditions of the restaurant kitchen made it a pesthole for bacteria.

C2 The landfill site was a pesthole for all kinds of vermin and pests.

Examples of pesthole in a Sentence

formal The city council is working to address the issue of pestholes in the urban areas.

informal I can't believe how many pestholes are in this neighborhood.

slang This place is a total pesthole, let's get out of here.

figurative His mind was a pesthole of negative thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of pesthole

• plural: pestholes
• comparative: more pesthole
• superlative: most pesthole
• present tense: pesthole
• future tense: will pesthole
• perfect tense: has pestholed
• continuous tense: is pestholing
• singular: pesthole
• positive degree: pesthole
• infinitive: to pesthole
• gerund: pestholing
• participle: pestholed

Origin and Evolution of pesthole

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pesthole' originated from Middle English, where 'pest' referred to a contagious disease and 'hole' meant a place or dwelling. It was likely used to describe a place where infectious diseases were prevalent.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'pesthole' has evolved to be used more figuratively to describe any place or situation that is extremely unhygienic or unpleasant.