chuckhole

[ chuhk-hohl ]

noun

, Chiefly Midland U.S.

1. a hole or pit in a road or street; pothole.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chuckhole¹

First recorded in 1830–40; chuck ¹ + hole

Example Sentences

There were chuckholes, too, and whenever I hit one, the rebound just about tossed Grandpa and Miss Love out of the car.

From Literature

Since 2009, D.C. has also staged an annual Potholepalooza with the goal of fixing chuckholes faster than usual, within 48 hours after people report them instead of 72 hours.

From Washington Post

But hitting a chuckhole at low speed can judder the affected wheel and zing the lightweight frame.

From Wall Street Journal

As you may recall, there were plenty of chuckholes for both species, especially coho salmon, as many of us attempted to lay out a battle plan for summer fishing trips.

From Seattle Times

“It would keep the division more fluid and whole so we don’t have to drive through chuckholes and problems every day,” Beckner said.

From Washington Times