March 2nd '12 word

cant

\ kant \  , verb, noun;

1.

To talk hypocritically.

2.

To speak in the whining or singsong tone of a beggar; beg.

noun:

1.

Insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety.

2.

The private language of the underworld.

3.

The phraseology peculiar to a particular class, party, profession, etc.

4.

Whining or singsong speech, especially of beggars.