noun / verb
rant
RANT/rænt/
A loud, angry, or overly long speech, or speaking in this way.
He launches into a rant about the rising cost of groceries.
Etymology
Dutch randten meant “talk foolishly” or “rave,” already linking speech with uncontrolled expression. English continued that connection in bombastic, boisterous speech and angry outpourings; the Dutch word’s deeper origin is unknown.
In context
during which Rudy Giuliani tried to rant about politics and the judge ended up cutting him off
More examples
- Please don't rant at me over a simple mistake.
- Her ten-minute rant leaves everyone at the table silent.
- They ranted about the delays all the way home.
Forms
rant · rants · ranted · ranting
ranter noun — A person who speaks angrily or excessively.