Hovel
/ˈhʌvl/noun
A small, poorly built and often dirty house.
He lived in a tiny hovel at the edge of the town.
Often appears as...
- live in a hovel
- dirty hovel
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies a place is unpleasant; often used to criticize someone's living conditions.
She was shocked to find him living in such a hovel.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Disrepair
Used to describe places that are not only small but also in bad condition, needing repair.
The storm turned his cozy cabin into a hovel.
Pro Tip 3/3Socioeconomic Status
Often reflects a lower economic status and is not typically a term of choice but of circumstance.
Her rise from a humble hovel to a mansion is inspiring.
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