adjective General Slang

gantin

GAN-tin · adjective · slang

Desperate or gasping for something; also disgusting

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Craving or desperate for something ('gantin for a pint'); can also mean filthy/disgusting.

“I'm gantin for a cup o' tea.”
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gantin In A Sentence

I'm gantin for a cup o' tea.

Origin & Usage

Scots 'gant' (to yawn/gape), hence gaping/craving for something.

Variants gantinggantin'

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What does 'gantin' mean?

It usually means craving or desperate for something, as in 'gantin for a pint'. It can also mean filthy or disgusting.

How do you use 'gantin'?

For a craving you'd say 'I'm gantin for a cup o' tea.' For something revolting you might say 'That's pure gantin.'

Where does 'gantin' come from?

From Scots 'gant', to yawn or gape — hence gaping or craving for something.

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