shack — a roughly built hut or cabin
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a roughly built hut or cabin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃæk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's garden shack is where she keeps all her secret recipes... and her chocolate stash!
- The billionaire decided to spend his vacation in a simple beach shack instead of his mansion.
- They built a love shack in the woods, but forgot to install WiFi - the relationship didn't last.
shack
NOUN[/ʃæk/]
a roughly built hut or cabin
Roughly built makeshift cabin
Drop your pack and lean back at the shack
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Originating in mid-19th century America, 'shack' derives from Mexican Spanish 'jacal', meaning a crude hut or temporary dwelling. The term gained currency during the Western frontier expansion period to describe hastily constructed shelters.
Breakdown
Mexican Spanish 'jacal' (hut) underwent phonetic adaptation into English 'shack', with the initial 'j' sound shifting to 'sh' through English phonological processes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's garden shack is where she keeps all her secret recipes... and her chocolate stash!”
“The billionaire decided to spend his vacation in a simple beach shack instead of his mansion.”
“They built a love shack in the woods, but forgot to install WiFi - the relationship didn't last.”
“The artist's shack may look humble, but it's where masterpieces are born.”
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