What does shanty mean?
A simple folk song, especially one sung by sailors or workmen, or a song of this type, often with a strong rhythm and simple melody. A small, simple house, especially one built as a temporary or seasonal dwelling.
Example
"The sailors sang a rousing shanty as they pulled the anchor up."
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