Antiganting

/ˌæntiˈɡæntɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Opposing or preventing ganting, an archaic term for displaying one's wealth or status ostentatiously.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + ganting (archaic: showing off), a rare historical term more common in older English literature.

Kelly Says

This is a wonderfully obscure word from when 'ganting' meant ostentatiously flaunting wealth—antiganting movements and philosophies have periodically emerged criticizing materialism and consumerism!

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