Cashpoint machine, ATM.
Hole in the wall
Cashpoint machine, ATM.
Example Sentences
"I need to find a hole in the wall."
"Get some cash from the hole in the wall."
Etymology & History
Descriptive term for ATM machines that are often installed in walls. Emerged in the 1970s-80s when cash machines became widespread.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
1970s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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