cank Meaning & Definition
What Does Cank Mean?
Cank is a noun that means Gossip, chatter. It is also used to mean A chat. As a verb, it means To gossip, prate, chatter.
Word Facts for Cank
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kæŋk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | canks |
| Verb forms | canks, canking, canked |
Cank Definition (Noun)
- Gossip, chatter.
- A chat.
- A gossip, tell-tale.
- The cry of a goose.
- A fit of ill-humour.
Cank as a Verb
- To gossip, prate, chatter.
- To talk rapidly; gabble.
- To cackle, as geese.
Synonyms of Cank
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Cank synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cank
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Cank in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
cank (countable and uncountable, plural canks)
cank (third-person singular simple present canks, present participle canking, simple past and past participle canked)
Origin of Cank
From Middle English *cank (compare Middle English cang (“foolish"; also "fool”, adj and noun) > obsolete English cank (“dumb, stupid”)), from Old English canc, ġecanc (“scorn, jeering”), from Proto-West Germanic *kank, from Proto-Germanic *kanką (“laughter”), from Proto-Indo-European *geng-, *genǵ- (“to mock, insult”).
How to Pronounce Cank
Cank is pronounced //kæŋk// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Cank
Is cank a noun or a verb?
Cank is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of cank?
The plural of cank is canks.
What is the past tense of cank?
The past tense of cank is canked. The present participle is canking.