Entry Word: rant

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a long angry speech or scolding <after complaining about the hotelʼs lousy service, the woman went off on another rant about the condition of her room> — see tirade
2 boastful speech or writing <instead of addressing the current crisis, the mayorʼs speech was a lot of rant emphasizing his accomplishments> — see bombast 1