hant
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Meaning · English
Alternative form of haunt, haint (“ghost”)
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“[…] Say, Mister, did you ever see a hant?”
The gentleman did not understand.
“A hant, a ghost, some calls ’em,” explained Jed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hant” mean?
Alternative form of haunt, haint (“ghost”)
Is “hant” formal or informal?
hant is generally colloquial.