rant

[ɹænt]

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A rant is an angry or passionate talk about something that really bothers you. It's like when someone has had enough and just starts expressing themselves freely.

When people say "I'm going to go on a rant," it usually means they're about to start talking loudly, quickly, and strongly about something that's upsetting them. This can be anything from politics or social issues to personal problems or annoyances. They might be trying to convince someone of their point of view or just letting off steam. Sometimes rants are meant as a warning or an alert to others, saying "Hey, pay attention to this!" But other times they're just a way for people to express themselves freely, even if it means getting a bit carried away.

How common is "rant"?

Word rant is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A criticism done by ranting.
A wild, emotional, and sometimes incoherent articulation.
A type of dance step usually performed in clogs, and particularly (but not exclusively) associated with the English North West Morris tradition. The rant step consists of alternately bringing one foot across and in front of the other and striking the ground, with the other foot making a little hop.

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verb

To speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger.
To criticize by ranting.
To speak extravagantly, as in merriment.
To dance rant steps.

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Real examples of "ranting" in context

Bob Odenkirk Rewatches Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Nobody 2 & More | Vanity Fair

Entertainment

In this particular scene it's how we all are ranting and raving at each other about the most inconsequential arguments.

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