bant
Americanverb (used without object)
noun
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strength or springiness of material
Etymology
Origin of bant
First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from Banting
Example Sentences
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Despite a contemptuous response from the medical profession, his modest booklet went on to become a bestseller and "to bant" became a popular term for dieting.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2016
We passed by Spoons on the way, and the steak club nearly distracted me, imagine the amount of bant and dec going on in there.
From The Verge • Jul. 14, 2015
Thanks to the circumstance that the Honourable George, despite my warning, had for several years refused to bant, it was rather well stocked.
From Ruggles of Red Gap by Wilson, Harry Leon
Well, but, Nanny," said Skedlock, laying his hand on the old woman's shoulder, "yo known what a hard job it is to keep th' bant i'th nick wi' a rook o' musicianers.
From Th' Barrel Organ by Waugh, Edwin
In the circumstances I ask you not to bant.
From Bertram Cope's Year by Fuller, Henry Blake
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