shanty


Definition: Meaning of, shanty in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʃanti /

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shanty shanties
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  1. a small, roughly built hut made from thin sheets of wood, TIN, plastic etc that very poor people live in
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  2. also sea shanty a song sung by sailors in the past, as they did their work
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shanty used in phrases

  • sea shanty (noun)
    1. a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
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