ranting

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Ranting means talking loudly and angrily about something, often because you're really upset or frustrated.

When we say someone's ranting, it usually means they're going on and on about a particular topic without stopping to think about how others might feel. Imagine you're at the grocery store and there's a lady yelling at the cashier about a bad piece of fruit. She's not just talking loudly, she's actually ranting – her words are flowing out in a kind of angry stream. Ranting can be entertaining to listen to for a little while, but it can also get really annoying when someone rants on and on without taking a breath.

How common is "ranting"?

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

verb

  • To speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger.

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