Pigeonhole Definition & Meaning
pigeonhole
- noun
- a specific (often simplistic) category
- a small compartment
- verb
- place into a small compartment
- treat or classify according to a mental stereotype; "I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European"
Words that rhyme with pigeonhole
Usage tips for "pigeonhole"
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