'Shanty' definitions:

Definition of 'shanty'

(from WordNet)
noun
Small crude shelter used as a dwelling [syn: hovel, hut, hutch, shack, shanty]
noun
A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors [syn: chantey, chanty, sea chantey, shanty]

Definition of 'Shanty'

From: GCIDE
  • Shanty \Shan"ty\, a. Jaunty; showy. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Shanty'

From: GCIDE
  • Shanty \Shan"ty\, n.;pl. Shanties. [Said to be fr. Ir. sean old + tig. a house.] A small, mean dwelling; a rough, slight building for temporary use; a hut. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Shanty'

From: GCIDE
  • Shanty \Shan"ty\, v. i. To inhabit a shanty. --S. H. Hammond. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'shanty'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Shanty'