Meaning & Definition of Rant in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A loud, passionate, and often angry speech or piece of writing.

  Example Sentence: His rant about the government's policies lasted for over an hour.

• Definition: To talk or write in a noisy, excited, or wildly exaggerated manner.

  Example Sentence: She began to rant about the unfair treatment she received at work.

• Definition: A diatribe or tirade; a long, vehement speech.

  Example Sentence: The politician's rant against the opposition was all over the news.

Etymology

Origin: Origin unknown; possibly from the Scottish 'rant', meaning to talk extravagantly or to boast.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: discurso acalorado

• French: récit enflammé

• German: schimpfen

• Russian: брань

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.