Meaning & Definition of word "Rant"
Rant
/rænt/
noun:
- 1. a long, passionate, and loud speech or piece of writing, often one that expresses strong opinions about something.
- Example: His rant against the government's policies went viral on social media.
- 2. a prolonged speech or piece of writing in which someone expresses strong opinions.
- Example: I couldn't help but laugh at her rant about the local traffic issues.
verb:
- 1. to speak or shout in a loud, wild, or passionate manner, often about something trivial or unimportant.
- Example: He began to rant about the problems with the new software, ignoring the fact that it was working fine for most users.
- 2. to talk in a noisy and excited manner.
- Example: During the meeting, she started to rant about the budget cuts that would affect her department.
Etymology
●Origin unknown; possibly from the Scottish 'rant', meaning to talk extravagantly or to boast.
Common Phrases and Expressions
go on a rant:
To speak or write in a loud, passionate, or angry manner.
rant and rave:
To complain or criticize in a loud or agitated way.
a rant against something:
An angry or passionate speech or piece of writing expressing opposition.
Related Words
tirade:
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
diatribe:
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
harangue:
A lengthy and aggressive speech.
Slang Meanings of rant
Meaning: Going off
● Example Sentence: He was really going off about the new changes at work.
Meaning: Spouting off
● Example Sentence: She started spouting off about her opinions on politics.