ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Diss

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪs/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Diss is a verb meaning Ampelodesmos mauritanicus syn. Ampelodesmos tenax, a reedy grass used for cordage.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. (slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
  2. (slang) An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.
  3. (slang) Dissertation.

Example Sentences

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.
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."

Word Forms

Synonyms for diss

Depending on context, synonyms include send, badmouth, denigrate, assassinate, asperse, backbite.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dissolved, sids, abs, cat, cis, eba.

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