funk hole

• Término histórico del argot de la Primera Guerra Mundial que designa un pequeño refugio o excavación usada por los soldados para protegerse del fuego enemigo; por extensión, cualquier escondite o cobijo.

A historical slang term from World War I referring to a small dugout or shelter used by soldiers for protection from enemy fire, or more generally any hiding place or refuge.

1. Shelter or hiding placeC1informalbritish

   A place used for shelter or to hide from danger, especially during war or conflict.

   Refugio o escondite

   • The soldiers took cover in a funk hole during the bombardment.
   • He dug a funk hole in the ground to protect himself from the shelling.
   • The old bunker served as a funk hole for the villagers.

2. Place of retreatC1informalbritish

   A place where someone goes to avoid problems, responsibilities, or difficult situations.

   escondite o refugio

   • Whenever he feels overwhelmed, he retreats to his funk hole in the garden shed.
   • She used her bedroom as a funk hole to escape family arguments.
   • The library became his funk hole during stressful exam periods.