Definition of Cant

the unique vocabulary used by a specific group of people

Examples of Cant in a sentence

The older woman did not understand the modern cant spoken by her grandchildren.  🔊

As I travelled throughout the country, I realized people in different regions used a unique cant to express themselves.  🔊

Only a language expert can possibly understand the cant spoken by the isolated African tribe.  🔊

Since Ben is not familiar with legal terminology, he cannot understand the cant used by his lawyers.  🔊

Most patients are unversed in medical cant so they ask their physicians to speak in layman’s terms.  🔊

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