Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cant
noun
/kænt/
Definition
A type of insincere, especially conventional, speech; jargon or language specific to a particular group.
Examples
- He spoke in the cant of the political elite, which was hard to understand for the average voter.
- The professor’s lectures were filled with the cant of academia, making it difficult for newcomers to follow.
Meaning
Cant refers to the specialized language of a particular group, often seen as insincere or pretentious.
Synonyms
- jargon
- lingo
- slang
- dialect
- argot
