dis
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transitive verb \ˈdis\disseddis·sing
Definition of DIS
1
slang : to treat with disrespect or contempt : insult
2
slang : to find fault with : criticize
Variants of DIS
dis also diss
Examples of DIS
- <don't you go dissing somebody just because you've got a few more dead presidents than they do>
- <a DJ who has dissed every album that rapper has put out>
Origin of DIS
short for disrespect
First Known Use: 1980
Related to DIS
- Synonyms
- contemn, scorn (also diss) [slang], disdain, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), slight, sniff (at), snoot, snub
2dis
nounDefinition of DIS
1
slang : a disparaging remark or act : insult <was meant as a tribute, not a dis — Vibe>
2
slang : disrespect
Variants of DIS
dis also diss
Examples of DIS
- <that's a dis that a person of any color should find offensive>
- <in the hood any dis is dealt with harshly>
First Known Use of DIS
1986
3dis
abbreviationDefinition of DIS
1
discharge
2
discount
3
distance
Dis
noun \ˈdis\Definition of DIS
: the Roman god of the underworld — compare pluto
Origin of DIS
Latin
First Known Use: 1567
dis
abbreviation (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of DIS
1
disabled
2
disease
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