Shanty

/ʃˈɑːnti/

/ˈʃænti/

Shanty

a small, poorly constructed and often temporary dwelling, typically associated with impoverished or makeshift living conditions

synonyms : hovel

a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors

synonyms : chantey

Examples

1. - My sea shanties from TikTok got me a record deal.

2. My students at NYU were in the Bronx like in shanties.

3. It was about a shanty.

4. The classic Roma image is poor people in shanty towns.