ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Canting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Canting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of cant.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of cant.

More Meanings

  1. That cants or preaches in a false manner.
  2. Alternative form of tjanting.

Example Sentences

"You damned, canting, hypocritical box-of-tricks. I'll be even with you yet." The heavy door slammed behind him.

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