shack up

verb

shacked up; shacking up; shacks up

: to sleep or live together as unmarried sexual partners

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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 Crystal homeowners Anna and Patrick Fischer, plus their two children, are shacking up with their in-laws in Montana to avoid a near-7% mortgage rate. —

Sami Sparber, Axios, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shack up