n. (also chanty) (pl. -ies) (in full sea shanty) a song with alternating solo and chorus, of a kind orig. sung by sailors while hauling ropes etc. [prob. F chantez, imper. pl. of chanter sing: see CHANT]
SHANTY
Meaning of SHANTY in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012