slanshack
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Meaning · English
A house shared by fans of science fiction.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Slan Shack - A science-fiction house in Battle Creek, charter members being Al & Abby Lu Ashley, Walt Liebscher, and Jack Wiedenbeck. Acquired in the summer of '43, it wasn't occupied by the slans till the eve of the Michiconference. EEEvans joined a little later.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slanshack” mean?
A house shared by fans of science fiction.
Is “slanshack” formal or informal?
slanshack is generally dated, slang.