war zone



war zone

n. an area where things get rough; a tough neighborhood. Unfortunately our offices are in a war zone, and we have to be on the way home before dark.
See also: war, zone

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zahira-Arabic
Jacobayah-KO-bahDutch
VoittoVOYT-toFinnish
Onfroi-Medieval French
ValdimÁRr-Ancient Scandinavian
Kumbukanikuw-mboo-KAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa