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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024rat•hole (rat′hōl′),USA pronunciation n. - a hole made by a rat, as into a room, barn, etc.:The first chore in the old building is to plug up the ratholes.
- the burrow or shelter of a rat.
- any small and uncomfortable room, office, apartment, etc., esp. one that is dirty or disordered:He lives in a rathole near the docks.
- down the rathole, for a worthless purpose or purposes:seeing your inheritance disappear down the rathole.
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