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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