First Known Use: 1601
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1rant
verb \ˈrant\
: to talk loudly and in a way that shows anger : to complain in a way that is unreasonable
Full Definition of RANT
intransitive verb
1
: to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
2
: to scold vehemently
transitive verb
: to utter in a bombastic declamatory fashion
— rant·er noun
— rant·ing·ly \ˈran-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of RANT
obsolete Dutch ranten, randen
2rant
noun
Definition of RANT
1
a : a bombastic extravagant speech b : bombastic extravagant language
2
dial British : a rousing good time
First Known Use of RANT
1649
RANT Defined for Kids
rant
verb \ˈrant\
rant·edrant·ing
Definition of RANT for Kids
: to talk loudly and wildly
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