shant

/ʃænt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of folk song or sea shanty.

“The group performed a lively shant to get everyone’s spirits up.”

2. verb

To sing or play a shant, typically as a group.

“The sailors shant while hauling in the nets.”

Synonyms

  • sea song
  • shanty

Antonyms

  • dull melody
  • slow song