shack

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

The room from which a ham radio operator transmits.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shack” mean?

The room from which a ham radio operator transmits.

Is “shack” formal or informal?

shack is generally slang.