Definition

To live or stay in a temporary or makeshift shelter, often in a simple or rough manner.

Example

The workers were shacking in a small cabin during the harvest season.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about where farm workers shack during the harvest season?

Yeah, I heard they usually stay in small bunkhouses nearby.

It sounds like a tough life, but I guess they make it work while they shack there.

Definitely! It's all about adjusting to the environment and getting the job done.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A small, simple building that is often poorly constructed and used for shelter or storage.

Example

They built a small shack by the lake to use as a fishing cabin.

Conversation

Did you see that old shack by the lake?

Yeah, it looks like it hasn’t been used in years.

I wonder who used to live in that shack.

Root Explanation

The word 'shack' originates from the Middle English 'shak', meaning a hut or shelter. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'skakkr', meaning a small, rough building or dwelling. The term describes a simple, often makeshift structure used for living or storage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small, rough building or hut when you think of 'shack' — it helps you remember that a shack is a simple shelter.

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