Despite the attempts of the educated part of society to instill a culture of speech in the younger generation, jargon with a clear criminal bias is especially popular in everyday conversations. This happens because of the capacity, expressiveness of words and expressions. "Shkonka" is an example of a colorful definition, a place for which was found even within the framework of military conscription in the army and navy. What can we say about the townsfolk who are not bound by the charter and the constant supervision of an officer?
Mysteries of origin
It is impossible to trace the etymology, although some sources suggest roots in Hebrew or Yiddish. Just based on the history of the emergence of many other "thieves" expressions. But almost everyone can answer that a bed in a correctional institution or at a secure facility is a bunk. What can she be? Depends on the specific institution:
- bench attached to the wall;
- collapsible metal bed;
- tiered bunks, etc.
The speaker in any case implies a sleeping place. And its size, shape and quantity do not matter.
Prisoners love
Why is the concept so popular? You need to understand what a rack means for a prisoner or a similar institution with a specific organization of personal space. Around the movement and noise, regularly bring in new prisoners and take old ones away. Everything is in front of each other, and any word can cause conflict. And only on his own couch can a person retire, as if fenced off from the outside world and feel more secure.
It's not surprising that for many people, the rack is a symbol of relaxation and at least partial security. Because of what, the sofa in the living room for family viewing of the evening news immediately receives a resounding definition. In an ironic vein, even a marital bed can be called that if they want to indicate the severity of the second half.
Army life
In military units you can see massive double beds made of metal, just like in prisons. Yes, and in the naval service, sailors have to dream of comfort at the sight of a berth. From the point of view of linguists, these racks are real! But due to the close association with criminal jargon, there may be sanctions from senior comrades in charge of discipline if an ambiguous term is used.
Everyday speech
Should it be included in the lexicon? People around you will make the wrong impression about you if they hear a word that is bright, but with a clear negative connotation. In the eyes of ordinary citizens, such a characteristic will seem like a belittling of the merits of a soft sofa or a wide modern bed with a modemassage. Thoughts of the speaker's potential criminal record may arise. So keep the concept in mind, but only use it in the right situation.
