funk hole
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Meaning · English
A concealed place where one can hide in safety, especially during a war; a dugout.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Major Whittlesey came out of his funk hole, and went among the men, spreading the cheering words.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “funk hole” mean?
A concealed place where one can hide in safety, especially during a war; a dugout.
Is “funk hole” formal or informal?
funk hole is generally slang.