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CANT definition: 1. statements, especially on religious or moral subjects, that are not sincerely believed by the…. Learn more.
1. : the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments. especially : the insincere use of pious words. the cant of hypocrites. 2. : a set or stock phrase. 3. a. : the private language of the underworld. the cant of thieves. b. : jargon sense 1. c. obsolete : the phraseology peculiar to a religious class or sect. 4.
CAN'T definition: 1. short form of cannot: 2. often used to suggest that someone should do a particular thing…. Learn more.
noun. insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety. Synonyms: humbug, pretense, sham, hypocrisy. the private language of the underworld. the phraseology peculiar to a particular class, party, profession, etc.: the cant of the fashion industry.
cant in British English. (kænt ) noun. 1. insincere talk, esp concerning religion or morals; pious platitudes. 2. stock phrases that have become meaningless through repetition. 3. specialized vocabulary of a particular group, such as thieves, journalists, or lawyers; jargon.
Cant is language repeated so often and so mechanically that it's essentially empty of meaning. Cant can also mean the specialized jargon of a particular group — like the " cant of piracy" (e.g., Ahoy! Lubber! Arrr!).
1. insincere talk, esp concerning religion or morals; pious platitudes. 2. stock phrases that have become meaningless through repetition. 3. specialized vocabulary of a particular group, such as thieves, journalists, or lawyers; jargon. 4. singsong whining speech, as used by beggars. vb.
1. hypocrisy, sham, pretense, humbug. cant2 (kant), n. a salient angle. a sudden movement that tilts or overturns a thing. a slanting or tilted position. an oblique line or surface, as one formed by cutting off the corner of a square of cube. an oblique or slanting face of anything. Civil Engineering, Rail Transport bank1 (def. 6).
What does the verb cant mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb cant, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. cant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. music (mid 1600s) religion (mid 1600s) Entry status.
Definition. Word History. Related Articles. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. can't. contraction. ˈkant ˈkänt. especially Southern ˈkānt. : can not. Word History. First Known Use. 1597, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler. The first known use of can't was in 1597. See more words from the same year. Articles Related to can't. ‘Cannot’ vs.
