HOLE-IN-CORNER
Dictionary entry overview: What does hole-in-corner mean? • HOLE-IN-CORNER (adjective)
The adjective HOLE-IN-CORNER has 1 sense:
1. relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life
Familiarity information: HOLE-IN-CORNER used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• HOLE-IN-CORNER (adjective)
Meaning:
Relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life
Synonyms:
hole-and-corner; hole-in-corner
Context example:
a hole-and-corner life in some obscure community
Similar:
insignificant; unimportant (not important or noteworthy)
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