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diss

verb

less common spelling of

transitive verb

1 slang : to treat with disrespect or contempt : insult dissed her former co-star in the interview was dissed and ignored at the party

2 slang : to find fault with : criticize dissed her wardrobe

diss

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Definition of diss (Entry 2 of 2)

dissertation

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disruptive discharge

disrupture

disruptured

diss

dissatisfaction

dissatisfactory

dissatisfied

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