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rant

verbaction

speak loudly in a boisterous way

To act loudly and rowdily; to carry on in a boisterous, rambunctious way.

Example in use

Da lads rant aboot da pier

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/RAHNT/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentharsh

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