cant in Italian
cant in Italian is gergo, parlata, codice — cant means the specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
cant in Italian
gergo
(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
parlata
(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
codice
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
gergo
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
linguaggio segreto
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
inclinazione
Slope, the angle at which something is set.
ipocrisia
(uncountable, pejorative) Empty, hypocritical talk.
cantilena
(uncountable) Whining speech, such as that used by beggars.
arma parlante
(countable, heraldry) A blazon of a coat of arms that makes a pun upon the name (or, less often, some attribute or function) of the bearer, canting arms.
What does "cant" mean?
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noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
"Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow."
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noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
"He dismissed the politician's promises as empty cant."
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noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
"The shelf had a slight cant to the left."
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verb To tilt or set something at an angle.
"She canted the mirror to catch more light."
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cant in a sentence
- Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow.
- Lawyers often speak in a cant that ordinary people struggle to understand.
- He dismissed the politician's promises as empty cant.
- I am tired of the cant about family values from people who ignore their own.
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What is "cant" in Italian?
"cant" in Italian is gergo, parlata, codice. cant means: The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
How do you use "cant" in a sentence?
Example: "Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow." In Italian, "cant" is gergo, parlata, codice.
Are there other ways to say "cant" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 8 translations listed for "cant": gergo, parlata, codice, linguaggio segreto, inclinazione, ipocrisia.
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