Synonyms of shanty

Antonyms of shanty

Collocations of shanty

sea shanty
Frequency: 90 %

The sailors sang a lively sea shanty as they worked.

sailor's shanty
Frequency: 80 %

The sailor's shanty echoed through the harbor at sunset.

pirate shanty
Frequency: 75 %

The crew sang a pirate shanty to keep their spirits high.

folk shanty
Frequency: 70 %

The folk shanty told a story of love and loss.

traditional shanty
Frequency: 60 %

The festival featured a performance of traditional shanties.

Idiomatic Expressions for shanty

  • Phrase: shanty town
    Meaning: a settlement of makeshift dwellings, often characterized by poor living conditions and lack of basic amenities
    Usage: The government provided temporary housing for the residents of the shanty town after the flood.