dis (ds)
tr.v. Informal dissed, diss·ing, diss·es
To show disrespect to, often by insult or criticism:
“ [The network] is often dissed for going after older, less demographically desirable viewers” (Michael McWilliams).
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[African American Vernacular English, short for disrespect.]
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Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
tr.v. Informal dissed, diss·ing, diss·es
To show disrespect to, often by insult or criticism:
“ [The network] is often dissed for going after older, less demographically desirable viewers” (Michael McWilliams).
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[African American Vernacular English, short for disrespect.]
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Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.