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Word entry · 4 letters

diss

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"Insult"

4 letters · collected on this word page

4 lettersPronunciation /dɪs/Part of speech verbSorted dissStarts with DEnds with S1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Filled answer is this word (DISS).

Definitions

  1. treat, mention, or speak to rudely

Word origin

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-.

Used in a sentence

  • 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."
  • 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.

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