Definition of shanty

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• shanty is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• shanty is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• shanty is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of shanty

• a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. chantey
  2. chanty
  3. sea chantey
• small crude shelter used as a dwelling (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. hovel
  2. hut
  3. hutch
  4. shack

See definition of shanty in Merriam Webster