splatatouille
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Meaning · English
A hole shaped like a rat that was formerly in the sidewalk of West Roscoe Street in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The unusual imprint, which was labelled “Splatatouille” in a public naming contest, is thought to have been made on West Roscoe Street decades ago, but gained a new wave of attention after a comedian shared a photo of it on social media in early 2024.
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 “splatatouille” mean?
A hole shaped like a rat that was formerly in the sidewalk of West Roscoe Street in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Is “splatatouille” formal or informal?
splatatouille is generally slang.