Cant ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Cant ( noun )

1. A specialized language or jargon used by a particular group or profession.
2. Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially that which is religious or moralistic in nature.

Origin:

The word "cant" is derived from the middle english word "canten" meaning to sing or recite religious verse and later evolved to mean a specific jargon or language used by a particular group.

Examples:

1. The cant of the criminal underworld is a specialized language used by criminals to communicate.
2. He spoke in cant, using words and phrases that were unknown to outsiders.
3. The political candidate's speeches were filled with cant and empty promises.
4. The salesman"s cant was filled with jargon and technical terms that most people didn"t understand.
5. The religious leader's cant was filled with moralistic platitudes and insincere rhetoric.

(As a verb)

Cant ( verb )

1. A specialized language or jargon used by a particular group or profession.
2. Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially that which is religious or moralistic in nature.

Origin:

The word "cant" is derived from the middle english word "canten" meaning to sing or recite religious verse and later evolved to mean a specific jargon or language used by a particular group.

Examples:

1. The cant of the criminal underworld is a specialized language used by criminals to communicate.
2. He spoke in cant, using words and phrases that were unknown to outsiders.
3. The political candidate's speeches were filled with cant and empty promises.
4. The salesman"s cant was filled with jargon and technical terms that most people didn"t understand.
5. The religious leader's cant was filled with moralistic platitudes and insincere rhetoric.