# ranting

/ˈɹæntɪŋ/ (US) · /ɹˈɑːntɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ranting
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a long, angry, and often confused way of speaking or writing about something you dislike. It usually happens when someone is very frustrated and cannot stop complaining.

For teachers: the act of speaking or writing in an impassioned, loud, or aggressive manner, often at length and without clear logic. Typically used to describe a display of frustration or indignation.

## Examples

- I had to listen to his ranting about the new office rules.
- After the game, the coach's angry ranting could be heard through the locker room walls.
- The editorial was dismissed by many as mere partisan ranting, lacking the nuanced evidence required to persuade a more moderate audience.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the continuous form as a gerund or as an uncountable noun to describe a general behavior.

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