Shanty — meaning in English

English meaning

• shanty noun A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.

Senses

Shanty is used for these senses in English:

• shanty A song sailors sing, especially in rhythm to work, to help coordinate hauling (pulling) at the same time, or to set the pace for continuous activities.

shanty — full definition

1. noun A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.
2. noun A rhythmic work song traditionally sung by sailors to keep time while doing physical labour on a ship.