"funkhole" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: funkholes [plural]
Etymology: From funk + hole; see funk (“cowardice”). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|funk|hole}} funk + hole Head templates: {{en-noun}} funkhole (plural funkholes)
  1. (dated, military slang) A foxhole. Tags: dated, slang
    Sense id: en-funkhole-en-noun-WnoXyAU5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war

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