Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wikiup

Noun

/ˈwɪkiˌʌp/

Definition

A temporary shelter or dwelling, often made of natural materials such as branches or grass.

Examples

After hiking all day, they set up a wikiup to rest for the night.
The indigenous peoples built a wikiup using nearby materials to create a shelter from the rain.

Meaning

Wikiup refers to a type of structure used by Native American tribes or individuals in certain regions, primarily in North America, for short-term habitation or as a resting place.