shack up

verb

shacked up; shacking up; shacks up

intransitive verb

: to sleep or live together as unmarried sexual partners

Examples of shack up in a Sentence

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Brush piles with enough cover can hold a couple deer, and breeding pairs often shack up in such spots. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 Those looking to shack up in the area, too, might find a $6.35 million custom home in the exclusive golf and resort community of Estancia appealing for its recreational options and striking mountain views. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024 Ample green space and the nearby dockage for your favorite water toys are more perks to shacking up at the waterfront mansion. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024 For Emily, Gabriel’s pregnant ex and her new lover shacking up in the same apartment building as her boyfriend has been incredibly messy. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shack up 

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shack up was in 1935

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“Shack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shack%20up. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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