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Disc vs Diss - What's the difference?

disc | diss |

As nouns the difference between disc and diss

is that disc is a thin, flat, circular plate or similar object while diss is an insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.

As a verb diss is

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

As an abbreviation diss is

dissertation.

disc

English

(wikipedia disc)

Alternative forms

* disk mainly US, or for magnetic media. See .

Noun

(en noun)
  • A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
  • A coin is a disc of metal.
  • An .
  • Something resembling a disc.
  • Venus's disc cut off light from the Sun.
  • A vinyl phonograph / gramophone record.
  • Turn the disc over, after it has finished.

    Usage notes

    See at the disk entry.

    Anagrams

    * ----

    diss

    English

    Alternative forms

    *

    Verb

    (es)
  • (US, British, slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
  • * 1905 , 10 December, The Sunday Times (Perth), "A New Word", page 4:
  • 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."

    Noun

    (es)
  • (slang) An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.
  • Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (head)
  • dissertation
  • Anagrams

    * ----