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diss

verb
/dɪs/

Etymology

Originated in Jamaican English or African American Vernacular English, probably originally a clipping of disrespect or disparage, both from the prefix dis-, ultimately from Latin dis-.

  1. derived from dis-

Definitions

  1. To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive…

    To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

    • When a journalistic rival tries to "dis" you And to prejudice you in the public's eyes. Don't stigmatise his charges as a "tissue Of palpable, unmitigated lies."

  2. An insult or put-down

    An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.

  3. Dissertation.

    • I've been wondering what happens if I fail my diss. I know i'm allowed to fail 60 credits but I don't think that includes the diss.
  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. Ampelodesmos mauritanicus syn. Ampelodesmos tenax, a reedy grass used for cordage.

    2. A market town and civil parish with a town council in South Norfolk district, Norfolk,…

      A market town and civil parish with a town council in South Norfolk district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TM1179).

    3. A locality in Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA