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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

banting

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.08 in modern English

Syllables
bant-ing
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A diet aimed at losing weight, mostly accomplished by avoiding carbohydrates and sweet foods.

British usage; Archaic; Informal; Uncountable

name

A surname.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Named after William Banting.

Usage

Derived Forms

banting Bantingism Bantingize

Frequently Paired Words

Bantingism Bantingize

Synonyms

banteng tsine bos banteng

Questions

What does banting mean?
A diet aimed at losing weight, mostly accomplished by avoiding carbohydrates and sweet foods.
Where does banting come from?
Named after William Banting.

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