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canting

/kæntɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does canting mean?

noun

The act of speaking or singing in a loud, affected, or insincere manner, often to impress or deceive others. A person who speaks or sings in this way.

Example

"The canting of the politician's speech was immediately apparent to the audience."

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