pigeonhole (n.)

  1. a specific (often simplistic) category

  2. a small compartment

    [ Syn: cubbyhole ]

    pigeonhole (v.)

  1. place into a small compartment

  2. treat or classify according to a mental stereotype; I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European

    [ Syn: stereotype , stamp ]

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