Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun shanty

2 senses of shanty

Sense 1
hovel, hut, hutch, shack, shanty -- (small crude shelter used as a dwelling)
       => shelter -- (a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger)

Sense 2
chantey, chanty, sea chantey, shanty -- (a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors)
       => work song -- (a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work)