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Synonyms of cant

7 similar words

Another word for cant is jargon. Other synonyms of cant are slang and argot.

Synonyms and similar words for cant

nounAn argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.

  • argotA secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
  • jargonA language characteristic of a particular group.
  • slangThe specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to conceal one's meaning from outsiders; cant.

nounA corner (of a building).

nounAn inclination from a horizontal or vertical line; a slope or bevel; a tilt.

  • bevel
  • slopeAn area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward.
  • tilt

Meaning of cant

  1. noun An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
  2. noun A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
  3. noun A language spoken by some Irish Travellers; Shelta.

Full definition of cant

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Questions about synonyms of cant

What is another word for cant?
Cant has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as jargon, slang and argot.
What does cant mean?
Cant means an argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: cant (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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