Definitions

1. noun

A type of folk song, often associated with sailors, typically with a strong rhythm and simple melody.

“The sailors broke into a rousing chorus of their favorite shanty as they worked to unload the ship.”

2. noun

A small, often cramped, cabin or room, especially on a ship.

“The sailors had to share a small shanty with several other crew members.”

3. noun

A small house or cottage, especially in a rural area.

“The old shanty stood alone at the edge of the forest, surrounded by overgrown fields.”

4. verb

To sing or play a shanty, especially while working or on a journey.

“The sailors began to shanty as they hauled the heavy cargo up the gangway.”