trant Meaning & Definition
What Does Trant Mean?
Trant is used as a verb meaning To walk; go about. It is also used to mean To traffic in an itinerant manner; to peddle. As a noun, it means A turn; trick; stratagem.
Trant in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tɹænt/ |
| Plural | trants |
| Verb forms | trants, tranting, tranted |
Trant Definition (Verb)
- To walk; go about.
- To traffic in an itinerant manner; to peddle.
- To turn; play a trick.
Trant as a Noun
- A turn; trick; stratagem.
Synonyms of Trant
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Trant synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
trant (third-person singular simple present trants, present participle tranting, simple past and past participle tranted)
trant (plural trants)
Words That Rhyme With Trant
Origin of Trant
Origin 1: From Middle English tranten, from or cognate with Middle Dutch tranten (“to step, walk”), perhaps ultimately from Proto-Germanic *trent-, *trant- (“to walk”). Cognate with West Frisian trantsje (“to step, step time; dance, jump”). Compare also Dutch drentelen (“to saunter”).
Origin 2: From Middle English trant, from Middle Dutch trant (“a step”), from tranten (“to walk”). Cognate with Dutch trant (“style, manner fashion, mode”), Swedish trant (“a step”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Trant
Is trant a verb or a noun?
Trant is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of trant?
The plural of trant is trants.
What is the past tense of trant?
The past tense of trant is tranted. The present participle is tranting.