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HOLE-IN-CORNER
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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
Sense 1
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 (devoid of importance, meaning, or force)
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