pigeonhole pigeonhole /ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊl/

noun

1. A small compartment  ( cubbyhole , pigeonhole )
   a small compartment
   
2. A specific (often simplistic) category  ( pigeonhole )
   a specific (often simplistic) category
   

verb

1. Treat or classify according to a mental stereotype  ( pigeonhole , stereotype , stamp )
   treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
    I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European
   I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European
   
2. Place into a small compartment  ( pigeonhole )
   place into a small compartment