cant

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

to talk in a singsong, preaching tone with affected solemnity

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: canted; canted; canting

Example sentences with this word:

The theater majors had difficulty understanding the cant of the computer scientists.

The remarks by the doctor were cant and meant only for his associates.

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