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shanty
('/S//&/nt/i/ )

adjective (a)

  • Jaunty; showy.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • small crude shelter used as a dwelling(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    hovel, hut, hutch, shack
    source: wordnet30
  • a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    chantey, chanty, sea chantey
    source: wordnet30
  • A small, mean dwelling; a rough, slight building for temporary use; a hut.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • To inhabit a shanty.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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