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boeventaal — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cant noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.

Senses

boeventaal is used for these senses in English:

  • cant (countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.

cant — full definition

  1. noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
  2. noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
  3. noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
  4. verb To tilt or set something at an angle.
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