English noun: shanty | |||
1. | shanty (artifact) small crude shelter used as a dwelling | ||
Synonyms | hovel, hut, hutch, shack | ||
Broader (hypernym) | shelter | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | igloo, iglu, mudhif | ||
2. | shanty (communication) a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors | ||
Synonyms | chantey, chanty, sea chantey | ||
Broader (hypernym) | work song | ||