Meaning ofshantyin English

Noun

1. a small, crudely-built dwelling; makeshift home
   The family lived in a small shanty on the outskirts of town.
2. a type of folk song sung by sailors; for coordination
   Sailors sang a lively shanty while hauling the heavy anchor.
3. an unlicensed pub (informal gathering place)
   The locals gathered at the shanty to share stories and drinks.
4. a simple, improvised cabin or hut
   The homeless man built a shanty out of scraps and lived there.