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shack
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/bɐˈʁaku/bar·ra·co
Definitions
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A makeshift, very simple building made of poor materials (such as wood, corrugated iron or plastic), typically in shanty towns.
Usage examples
“Many families lived in shacks by the river.”
“The strong wind knocked down several shacks in the informal settlement.”
Common combinations
wooden shacktin shackshack neighbourhoodbuild a shack
2
A violent and scandalous public argument; a commotion, a row.
Informal/colloquial use.
Usage examples
“The two neighbours made a scene in the street over parking.”
“The argument degenerated into a real scene.”
Common combinations
make a scenecause a scenepublic scene