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Word of the Day 03/06/20 Canting

Canting (adjective)
canting [ kan-ting ]


adjective
1. affectedly or hypocritically pious or righteous: a canting social reformer.

WORDS RELATED TO CANTING
dishonest, insincere, self-righteous, two-faced

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Origin: First recorded in 1560–70; cant + -ing

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