Associations to the word «Shanty»

Wiktionary

SHANTY, noun. A roughly-built hut or cabin.
SHANTY, noun. A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.
SHANTY, noun. (Australia) (New Zealand) An unlicenced pub.
SHANTY, adjective. (US) (pejorative) Living in shanties; poor, ill-mannered and violent.
SHANTY, verb. To inhabit a shanty.
SHANTY, noun. A sailor′s work song.
SHANTY, adjective. Jaunty; showy
SHANTY TOWN, noun. A suburb consisting of mean, roughly-constructed dwellings inhabited by poor people
SHANTY TOWNS, noun. Plural of shanty town

Dictionary definition

SHANTY, noun. Small crude shelter used as a dwelling.
SHANTY, noun. A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors.

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe