doghouse

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Any small house or structure or enclosure used to house a dog.
2. 2
   A structure of small size, similar to a doghouse, but offering useful shelter for a human.
3. 3
   Mechanically, an equipment cover with an opening, with a shape resembling a doghouse.
4. 4
   A difficult or demoralizing situation.
5. 5
   A traffic signal with five sections: two on the bottom, two in the middle, and one on top.
6. 6
   Any shabby or disreputable establishment.