shanty

/หˆสƒรฆnti/
noun
  1. 1

    A roughly-built hut or cabin.

    syn:shack
  2. 2

    A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.

  3. 3

    An unlicensed pub.

    syn:speakeasy
verb
  1. 1

    To inhabit a shanty.

adjective
  1. 1

    Living in shanties; poor, ill-mannered and violent.

    โ€œThat neighborhood is full of shanty Irishmen.โ€

noun
  1. 1

    A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.

    syn:sea shanty

Synonyms

sea shanty
adjective
  1. 1

    Jaunty; showy.

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