Shacked: meaning, definitions and examples
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shacked
[ ʃækt ]
slang usage
The term 'shacked' often refers to living or cohabiting with someone, especially in a romantic context. It can imply a casual or temporary arrangement, rather than a formal commitment like marriage.
Synonyms
cohabitate, couple up, live together, share a place.
Examples of usage
- They've been shacked up for a few months now.
- After college, they decided to get shacked together.
- I found out that my cousin is shacked with his girlfriend.
- It's common for young couples to shack up before marriage.
Translations
Translations of the word "shacked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chacoalhado
🇮🇳 झटकेदार
🇩🇪 erschüttert
🇮🇩 terguncang
🇺🇦 трусило
🇵🇱 wstrząśnięty
🇯🇵 揺れた
🇫🇷 secoué
🇪🇸 sacudido
🇹🇷 sarsılmış
🇰🇷 흔들린
🇸🇦 مزعزع
🇨🇿 otřesený
🇸🇰 otrasený
🇨🇳 摇动的
🇸🇮 pretrešen
🇮🇸 skjálfa
🇰🇿 тербелген
🇬🇪 გალცილი
🇦🇿 sarsılmış
🇲🇽 sacudido
Etymology
The term 'shacked' originates from the slang usage associated with the word 'shack', which refers to a small, often crudely built house or shelter. In this context, 'shacked up' indicated a couple living together in such a dwelling. The concept reflects social trends dating back to the 20th century where cohabitation without marriage became more socially acceptable. The slang usage of 'shacked' became popular in American English, especially among younger generations, to describe non-traditional living arrangements. This usage points to the evolving definitions of relationships and living situations in contemporary society.