chantey

noun
UK: /ˈʃænti/
US: /ˈʃænti/

  1. A type of song that sailors used to sing while working on a ship.

    1. They sang a chantey as they hauled the ropes on the ship.
    2. The old sailors shared stories and chanteys, recalling their time at sea with fondness.

Synonyms

work song
chantey verb

  1. To sing a chantey or other traditional work song.

    1. The crew chanteyed to keep their spirits up.
    2. They chanteyed together as they sailed, creating a harmonious and rhythmic performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "chantey" is /ˈʃænti/ in British English and /ˈʃænti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chantey": work song.

Example usage of "chantey": "They sang a chantey as they hauled the ropes on the ship.". More examples on the page.