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chantey

/tʃænˈti/ noun · British & US
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What does chantey mean?

noun

A sea shanty, especially one sung by sailors while working on a ship. A chantey is a type of folk song that originated in the 19th century.

Example

"The sailors sang a lively chantey as they hauled the anchor aboard."

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