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Dissing vs Diss - What's the difference?

dissing | diss |

As a proper noun dissing

is .

As a verb diss is

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

As a noun diss is

(slang) an insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.

As an abbreviation diss is

dissertation.

dissing

English

Verb

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    diss

    English

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    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
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