shantey

/ʃænˈteɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sea shanty, often sung by sailors to help coordinate tasks or boost morale

“The crew broke into song, singing a rousing shantey as they hauled in the nets.”

Synonyms

  • nautical ballad
  • sea shanty

Antonyms

  • landlubber song
  • non-nautical ditty