canting

adjective
UK: /ˈkæntɪŋ/
US: /ˈkæntɪŋ/

  1. Speaking in a way that is insincere or uses slang.

    1. He was canting about his accomplishments.
    2. The politician was canting about change, but his actions showed otherwise.

  2. Tilting or sloping from a level position.

    1. The table was canting slightly to one side.
    2. The roof was canting at an angle, causing water to pool in one corner.

Synonyms

hypocritical insincere
canting verb

  1. Present participle of cant: expressing opinions insincerely or using jargon.

    1. He is canting all the time at his job.
    2. The speaker was canting on about values, but no one believed him.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "canting" in English means: Speaking in a way that is insincere or uses slang., Tilting or sloping from a level position..

The phonetic transcription of "canting" is /ˈkæntɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkæntɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "canting": hypocritical, insincere.

Example usage of "canting": "He was canting about his accomplishments.". More examples on the page.