noun an oblique reflection or gibe; a sarcastic remark.
2. slant ·noun a slanting direction or plane; a slope; as, it lies on a slant.
3. slant ·vi inclined from a direct line, whether horizontal or perpendicular; sloping; oblique.
4. slant ·vt to turn from a direct line; to give an oblique or sloping direction to; as, to slant a line.
5. slant ·vi to be turned or inclined from a right line or level; to lie obliquely; to slope.