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Word: shanty (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adjective:

  • Pejorative term used on early (mid 1800's), poor, Irish immigrants to USA

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Noun:

  • An old run-down house or shack.
  • A sailor's work song.
  • Australia|New Zealand An unlicensed pub.

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