The Clue
Argot (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CANT
Tags
Notes
The answer CANT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bevel
Humbug
Incline
Jargon
Lingo
Shoptalk
Slope
Tilt
Whine
Defeatist's word
Empty talk
Hypocritical talk
Insincere statements
Insincere talk
"Not doable"
"Out of the question"
Pessimist's word
Pious insincerity
Pious jargon
Pious platitude
Pious talk
Pompous talk
Quitter's word
"This ___ be!"
Tilted position
Whine or beg
Wimp's word
"You ___ handle the truth!"
"I ___ blame you"
"___ Help Singing," 1944 song
Definition
CANT as a noun:
1. (buzzword, cant) = stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
2. (bank, cant, camber) = a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
3. (slang, cant, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular) = a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"
4. (cant, pious platitude) = insincere talk about religion or morals
5. (bevel, cant, chamfer) = two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
CANT as a verb:
1. (cant, cant over, tilt, slant, pitch) = heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"