Shack: meaning, definitions and examples

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shack

[ ʃæk ]

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small building

A shack is a small, simple building, usually made of wood or metal, that is used as a temporary shelter or living space. Shacks are often found in rural or impoverished areas.

Synonyms

cabin, hut, shanty

Examples of usage

The fisherman lived in a shack by the river.
The homeless man found refuge in a shack in the woods.

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move quickly

To shack means to move quickly or suddenly. It is often used in informal or slang contexts to describe a fast or rapid movement.

Synonyms

dart, dash, sprint

Examples of usage

He shacked across the field to catch the ball.
The cat shacked up the tree when it saw the dog.

Translations

Translations of the word "shack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabana

🇮🇳 झोपड़ी

🇩🇪 Hütte

🇮🇩 gubuk

🇺🇦 хижина

🇵🇱 szopa

🇯🇵 小屋 (koya)

🇫🇷 cabane

🇪🇸 choza

🇹🇷 kulübe

🇰🇷 오두막 (odumak)

🇸🇦 كوخ (kukh)

🇨🇿 chatrč

🇸🇰 chatrč

🇨🇳 棚屋 (péngwū)

🇸🇮 koča

🇮🇸 skúr

🇰🇿 лақты

🇬🇪 ქოხი (k'okhi)

🇦🇿 koma

🇲🇽 choza

Word origin

The word 'shack' originated in the 19th century as a colloquial term for a small, roughly built house or shelter. It is believed to have derived from the Irish word 'scairp', meaning a small, mean or inferior house. Over time, 'shack' has become commonly associated with temporary or improvised dwellings, often in rural or impoverished areas.