Definition of Shanty

1. Noun. Small crude shelter used as a dwelling.

Exact synonyms: Hovel, Hut, Hutch, Shack
Specialized synonyms: Igloo, Iglu, Mudhif
Generic synonyms: Shelter
Derivative terms: Shack

2. Noun. A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors.
Exact synonyms: Chantey, Chanty, Sea Chantey
Generic synonyms: Work Song

Definition of Shanty

1. a. Jaunty; showy.

2. n. A small, mean dwelling; a rough, slight building for temporary use; a hut.

3. v. i. To inhabit a shanty.

Definition of Shanty

1. a small, crudely built dwelling [n -TIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shanty

shank bone
shannies
Shannon
shanny
shanny
shans
shantey
shanteys
shanti
shanties
shantih
shantihs
shantis
shantung
shantungs
shanty (current term)
shantyman
shantymen
shantytown
shantytowns
shapable
shape
shape
shape-up
shapeable
shaped
shapeless
shapelessly
shapelessness
shapelessnesses

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