Flophouse
noun
A flophouse is a cheap lodging house where people can rent a bed for a short time, typically associated with poor conditions.
After losing his job, he had no choice but to stay in a flophouse.
Usage tips
Informal
cheap lodging,transient residence,low-cost accommodation
noun
A flophouse is a cheap lodging house where people can rent a bed for a short time, typically associated with poor conditions.
After losing his job, he had no choice but to stay in a flophouse.
Usage tips
Informal
cheap lodging,transient residence,low-cost accommodation
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation
The term flophouse can imply poor living conditions and is often seen negatively.
Many people associate flophouses with a lack of hygiene.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Understanding the context in which flophouse is used can help recognize socioeconomic issues.
Often discussed in literature about homelessness.
Pro Tip 3/3Register
The word is informal and should be avoided in formal writing.
In formal contexts, prefer terms like 'budget accommodation'.
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation
The term flophouse can imply poor living conditions and is often seen negatively.
Many people associate flophouses with a lack of hygiene.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Understanding the context in which flophouse is used can help recognize socioeconomic issues.
Often discussed in literature about homelessness.
Pro Tip 3/3Register
The word is informal and should be avoided in formal writing.
In formal contexts, prefer terms like 'budget accommodation'.
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation
The term flophouse can imply poor living conditions and is often seen negatively.
Many people associate flophouses with a lack of hygiene.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Understanding the context in which flophouse is used can help recognize socioeconomic issues.
Often discussed in literature about homelessness.
Pro Tip 3/3Register
The word is informal and should be avoided in formal writing.
In formal contexts, prefer terms like 'budget accommodation'.
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