shacked
word · lemma: shack
Definition
'Shacked' is the past tense of 'shack up', an informal expression that means to live together with someone romantically without being married, usually in the same home.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often used in casual conversation. 'Shacked up' can sometimes suggest disapproval or gossip. Usually refers to couples choosing to live together without marriage. Rare in formal writing.
Spanish: vivir juntos sin casarse - convivir (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): morar junto sem casar - morar junto (coloquial)Portuguese (PT): viver juntos sem casar - morar junto (coloquial)Chinese (Simplified): 同居（未婚）Chinese (Traditional): 同居（未婚）Hindi: शादी के बिना साथ रहनाArabic: العيش معًا دون زواج
Example Sentences
They shacked up after college.
basic
My friend has shacked up with her boyfriend.
basic
They shacked up in a small apartment downtown.
basic
Everyone was surprised when they shacked up so quickly.
natural
After a few months of dating, they just shacked up together.
natural
They shacked up without telling their families first.
natural