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shack

|shack|

B1

/ʃæk/

simple shelter

Etymology
Etymology Information

'shack' originates from English, specifically the word 'shack,' where it meant 'a rough cabin or hut.'

Historical Evolution

'shack' changed from the English word 'shack' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a rough cabin or hut,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small, crudely built cabin or house.

They lived in a small shack by the river.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to live in a shack.

They had to shack up in the old barn for the night.

Synonyms

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35