Cubbyhole/ˈkʌbihəʊl/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space Refers to tiny, often cramped, storage spaces in homes or offices. She found an old photo album tucked away in the cubbyhole above her desk. Pro Tip 2/3Organizational Use Used to describe pockets of space where items are stored neatly or haphazardly. His cubbyhole was overflowing with papers and random trinkets. Pro Tip 3/3Privacy Connotation May suggest a private, personal place for one's belongings. She kept her secret diary hidden in a tiny cubbyhole under her bed.