To lie obliquely to some line, whether horizontal or perpendicular; slope: as, a slanting roof.To go or turn off at a small angle from some direct line; deviate: as, at this point the road slants off to the right. SpecificallyTo exaggerate; “draw the long bow”; fib.To have a leaning; incline.To give a sloping direction to; set or place at an angle to something else: as, slant the mirror a little more.Sloping; oblique; inclined from a direct line or plane.n. An oblique direction or plane; a slope.n. An oblique reflection or gibe; a sarcastic remark.n. A chance; an opportunity.