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Definition shanty

Etymology 1

From Canadian French chantier (“lumberjack's headquarters”). An alternative theory that the word derives from Irish seantí (meaning "of an old house") is not considered likely by lexicologists.

Noun

shanty (plural shanties)

1. A roughly-built hut or cabin.
2. A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.
3. (Australia, New Zealand) An unlicensed pub.

Adjective

shanty (not comparable)

1. (US, derogatory) Living in shanties; poor, ill-mannered and violent.

Verb

shanty (third-person singular simple present shanties, present participle shantying, simple past and past participle shantied)

1. To inhabit a shanty.

Etymology 2

From French chantez, imperative of chanter (“to sing”).

Noun

shanty (plural shanties)

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

Etymology 3

Adjective

shanty (comparative more shanty, superlative most shanty)

1. Jaunty; showy.

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