Chughole

/ˈtʃʌɡhoʊl/ noun

Definition

A pothole or depression in a road surface, particularly one that makes a vehicle bounce or shudder.

Etymology

British English term combining 'chug' (imitating the jolting motion) with 'hole' (literally a hole). The word describes the jarring, bouncing sensation a vehicle makes when hitting such a depression.

Kelly Says

This is a wonderfully British word—while Americans might just call it a pothole, the British term 'chughole' actually describes the *feeling* of hitting it, like you can almost hear the chug-chug-chug of the vehicle bouncing!

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