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Shanty Common

Shanty has 7 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

2

a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors

3

A roughly-built hut or cabin.

4

A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.

Verb
1

To inhabit a shanty.

Adjective
1

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

2

Jaunty; showy.

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