CANT

4 letters 6 Scrabble points /kænt/

Definition of CANT

noun
  1. An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.

    "He had the look of a prince, but the cant of a fishmonger."

    Synonyms: argot jargon slang
  2. A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.

    Synonyms: argot jargon slang
  3. A language spoken by some Irish Travellers; Shelta.

Related words: argot jargon slang argot jargon slang
verb
  1. To speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.

  2. To speak in set phrases.

  3. To preach in a singsong fashion, especially in a false or empty manner.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters C A N T
Length 4 letters
Scrabble Score 6 points

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