First Known Use: 1644
Dictionary
1slant
verb \ˈslant\
: to not be level or straight up and down
: to present (something, such as a news story) in a way that favors a particular group, opinion, etc.
Full Definition of SLANT
intransitive verb
1
: to take a diagonal course, direction, or path
2
: to turn or incline from a right line or a level : slope
transitive verb
1
: to give an oblique or sloping direction to
2
: to interpret or present in line with a special interest : angle <stories slanted toward youth>; especially : to maliciously or dishonestly distort or falsify
— slant·ing·ly \ˈslan-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of SLANT
Middle English slenten to fall obliquely, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect slenta to slope, Old Norse sletta to throw carelessly
Related to SLANT
2slant
noun
: a direction, line, or surface that is not level or straight up and down
: a way of thinking about, describing, or discussing something
Full Definition of SLANT
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3
a : a peculiar or personal point of view, attitude, or opinion b : a slanting view : glance
— slant adjective
— slant·ways \-ˌwāz\ adverb
— slant·wise \-ˌwīz\ adverb or adjective
— slanty \ˈslan-tē\ adjective
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First Known Use of SLANT
1655
SLANTY Defined for Kids
1slant
verb \ˈslant\
slant·edslant·ing
Definition of SLANT for Kids
: to turn or incline diagonally from a straight line or level : slope
2slant
noun
Definition of SLANT for Kids
: a direction, line, or surface that is not level or straight up and down : slope
3slant
adjective
Definition of SLANT for Kids
: not level or straight up and down
Medical Dictionary
slant
noun \ˈslant\
Medical Definition of SLANT
: a culture medium solidified obliquely in a tube so as to increase the surface area <a blood-agar slant>—compare stab 2a
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