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Meaning of shanty

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shanty

Pronunciation:/ˈʃænti/

noun

Definitions

  1. A roughly-built hut or cabin.

    Synonyms:shack

  2. A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.

  3. An unlicensed pub.

    Synonyms:speakeasy

verb

Definitions

  1. To inhabit a shanty.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Living in shanties; poor, ill-mannered and violent.

    Example: That neighborhood is full of shanty Irishmen.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/shanty

Related words

shackhuthutchhovelchantychanteysea chanteyslum