definition of
pigeonhole

[1] #1 pigeonhole n. a specific (often simplistic) category. wn

[2] #2 pigeonhole v. place into a small compartment. wn

[3] #3 pigeonhole n. [cubbyhole] a small compartment. wn

[4] #4 pigeonhole v. [stereotype, stamp] treat or classify according to a mental stereotype; "I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European". wn