\KANT\, noun: 1 The idioms and peculiarities of speech in any sect, class, or occupation 2 The use of religious phraseology without understanding or sincerity 3 Empty, solemn speech, implying what is not felt; insincere talk; hypocrisy 4 A whining manner of speaking, especially of beggars 5 Jargon; slang; the secret language spoken by gypsies, tramps, thieves, or beggars