Definition of: rant

(rant) v.i.
1. To speak in loud, violent, or extravagant language; declaim vehemently; rave.
2. Scot. & Brit. Dial. To frolic noisily; be uproariously jolly.
—v.t.
3. To exclaim or utter in a ranting manner.
—noun
1. Declamatory and bombastic talk.
2. Scot. & Brit. Dial. Wild gaiety; a boisterous revel. [<MDu. ranten rave]
—rant′ing adjective
—rant′ing·ly adverb