funk hole

• Termo de gíria histórico da Primeira Guerra Mundial que designa um pequeno abrigo ou buraco cavado usado por soldados para se protegerem do fogo inimigo; em sentido mais amplo, qualquer esconderijo ou refúgio.

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.

   Abrigo ou esconderijo

   • 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.

   Refúgio

   • 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.