Rant
/rænt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo speak or write at length in a wild, impassioned way, often about something that one feels strongly about.
/rænt/
To speak or write at length in a wild, impassioned way.
The customer ranted to the manager about the terrible service.
💡 Simply: Ranting is like when you're super angry or upset and you just keep talking and talking about what's wrong. Think of complaining loudly when you've had a really bad day!
👶 For kids: To rant is to talk a lot about something you are angry about.
More Examples
He started to rant and rave about the injustice he felt.
She spent the entire meeting ranting about the new company policy.
How It's Used
"He often rants about the government."
"She took to Twitter to rant about the service she received."
A long and angry speech, often criticizing something or someone.
/rænt/
A long and angry speech.
The comedian's act included a hilarious rant about modern life.
💡 Simply: A rant is a long, angry speech where someone is letting out all their frustrations. Like a big, loud grumble.
👶 For kids: A rant is when someone talks for a long time, and they're really mad.
More Examples
His rant about the price of gas went on for an hour.
I couldn't believe how long his rant lasted!
How It's Used
"The politician's rant against the opposing party was quite passionate."
"She unleashed a five-minute rant about her problems."
Idioms & expressions
go on a rant
To start to speak at length in a wild, impassioned way.
"He often goes on a rant about the evils of social media."
From Dutch *randen* ('to rave'), or possibly from Middle English *ranten* ('to rage').
Historically, the word has been used to describe theatrical declamations, evolving to denote angry or impassioned speech in various contexts.
Memory tip
Imagine a frustrated person raving about a bad experience.