Bant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bant is a verb meaning (colloquial, now rare) To regulate what one eats according to the precepts of William Banting; to go on a diet.
Meaning
(colloquial, now rare) To regulate what one eats according to the precepts of William Banting; to go on a diet.
More Meanings
- (slang) Clipping of banter.
Example Sentences
‘I have certainly never banted for the sake of a woman,’ I said jokingly.
If he is […] gouty, obese, and nervous, we strongly recommend him to ‘bant.’
‘I'm so sorry,’ she cried, jumping up. ‘I shall have to bant if I can't break myself of this habit of sitting on gentlemen's knees.’
Word Forms
- bants
- banting
- banted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tsine, banteng, canada, banting, slan, hanse.
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