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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of tjanting. alt-of, alternative

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of cant form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   That cants or preaches in a false manner.

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

affectedaslantaslopeatiltbevelbeveled

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From cant + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Javanese ꦕꦤ꧀ꦛꦶꦁ (canthing).

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