"funk hole" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: funk holes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} funk hole (plural funk holes)
  1. (military slang) A concealed place where one can hide in safety, especially during a war; a dugout. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-funk_hole-en-noun-BqIeVmbE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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