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The idioms and peculiarities of speech in any sect, class, or occupation.
An affected, singsong mode of speaking.
The use of religious phraseology without understanding or sincerity; empty, solemn speech, implying what is not felt; hypocrisy.
Vulgar jargon; slang; the secret language spoker by gipsies, thieves, tramps, or beggars.
To speak in a whining voice, or an affected, singsong tone.
To make whining pretensions to goodness; to talk with an affectation of religion, philanthropy, etc.; to practice hypocrisy; as, a canting fanatic.
To use pretentious language, barbarous jargon, or technical terms; to talk with an affectation of learning.
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"
insincere talk about religion or morals
v. To talk in a singsong, preaching tone with affected solemnity.
Of the nature of cant; affected; vulgar.
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