How to Pronounce "shack up"
expression
ˈʃæk/ /ˈəp
SHAK-uhp
ʃˈæk/ /ˈʌp
SHAK-up
Definition
To live together with someone you are in a romantic relationship with, usually without being married. This expression is informal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæk/ /ˈəp
British English
ʃˈæk/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAK-uhp
UK
SHAK-up
Listen in Context
They decided to shack up after dating for a year.
Is it common for students to shack up during college?
My parents don't approve of us shacking up.
After losing his job, he had to shack up with a friend for a while.