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.