cant in Spanish
cant in Spanish is argot, jerga, coa — cant means the specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
cant in Spanish
argot
(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
jerga
(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
argot
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
jerga
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
coa
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
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."
cant in a sentence
- Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow.
- He dismissed the politician's promises as empty cant.
- The shelf had a slight cant to the left.
- She canted the mirror to catch more light.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cant" in Spanish?
"cant" in Spanish is argot, jerga, coa. 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 Spanish, "cant" is argot, jerga, coa.
Are there other ways to say "cant" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "cant": argot, jerga, coa.
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