English · Slang Attested

hant

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Meaning · English

Alternative form of haunt, haint (“ghost”)

Where it’s used: Used American English

“[…] 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.

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