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shack in Malay

pondok

/ʃæk/

shack in Malay: pondok. In English, shack means a crude, roughly built hut or cabin.

Malay words for shack

crude hut
pondok

English meaning of shack

  1. noun A crude, roughly built hut or cabin.
  2. noun Any poorly constructed or poorly furnished building.
  3. noun The room from which a ham radio operator transmits.
  4. verb To live (in or with); to shack up.

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Questions about shack in Malay

What is the meaning of shack in Malay?
Shack in Malay is pondok.
Apakah maksud shack dalam bahasa Melayu?
Shack: pondok.
What does shack mean in English?
Shack means a crude, roughly built hut or cabin.

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