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1dis
verb \ˈdis\
: to treat (someone) with disrespect : to be rude to (someone)
: to criticize (something) in a way that shows disrespect
disseddis·sing
Full Definition of DIS
transitive verb
1
slang : to treat with disrespect or contempt : insult
2
slang : to find fault with : criticize
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Variants of DIS
dis also diss
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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
noun
Definition 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
First Known Use of DIS
1986
3dis
abbreviation
Definition 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
Medical Dictionary
dis
abbreviation
Medical Definition of DIS
1
disabled
2
disease
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