SHANTEY, SHANTY

Generally decrepit or falling apart. Rotten. Filthy. Run-down. Can be paired with towne to describe a place that is rotten, filthy, or run-down. Example: Mike, your muffler is falling off your Miata. That is one shantey automobile. ex. How long has it been since you cleaned this apartment, Rick? It's become a shantey towne...