dis

[ dees ]

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noun,plural dis·ir

[dee-sir]. /ˈdi sɪr/. Scandinavian Mythology.

lady; woman.
female deity, especially one promoting fertility: often used as a suffix on names: Freydis; Hjordis; Thordis.

Origin of dis

<Old Norse dīs, plural dīsir; origin uncertain

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dis²

[ dis ]

verb (used with object),dissed, dis·sing.

to show disrespect for; affront.
to disparage; belittle.

noun

insult or disparagement; criticism.

Origin of dis

1980–85, Americanism; from dis-¹ extracted from such words as disrespect and disparage

Other definitions for Dis (3 of 7)

Dis

[ dis ]

nounClassical Mythology.

a god of the underworld.

Also called Dis Pater.

Compare Pluto.

Other definitions for DIS (4 of 7)

DIS

abbreviationTrademark.

the Disney Channel: a cable television channel.

Other definitions for dis- (5 of 7)

dis-¹

a Latin prefix meaning “apart,” “asunder,” “away,” “utterly,” or having a privative, negative, or reversing force (see de-, un-²); used freely, especially with these latter senses, as an English formative: disability; disaffirm; disbar; disbelief; discontent; dishearten; dislike; disown.

Origin of dis-

⁵

<Latin (akin to bis,Greek dís twice); before f, dif-; before some consonants, di-; often replacing obsolete des-<Old French

Also di-.

Other definitions for dis- (6 of 7)

dis-²

variant of di-¹ before s:dissyllable.

Other definitions for dis. (7 of 7)

dis.

abbreviation

distance.
distant.

distribute.

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How to use dis in a sentence

Glee actress Lea Michele was seemingly dissed by Jessica Lange on the red carpet.
Why Does Everyone Hate Lea Michele? | Tim Teeman | October 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
And even as Putin said he supported Yanukovych, he dissed him.
Putin Hits Pause | Christopher Dickey | March 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
There was even some unexpected sass, like when she totally dissed Liza Minnelli.
Oscars 2014 Best Moments: Lupita Wins, Pink Sings & One Epic Selfie | Kevin Fallon | March 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Ironically, back in 2008, it was incumbent George W. Bush who was so dissed.
Obama and Romney Are Not Giving Voters the ‘Rocky’-Like Spirit They Want | Mark McKinnon | July 10, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
The Veep has been ridiculed by many, but to be so dissed by al Qaeda is cold.
Bin Laden Leaves Joe Biden Off Hit List, Suggests VP Could Help Bring Down U.S. | Michelle Cottle | May 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

Short "locked up" forms and "dissed" pie, and I busied myself over various jobs.
A Girl Among the Anarchists | Isabel Meredith

British Dictionary definitions for dis (1 of 4)

dis

/ (dɪs) /

verb

a variant spelling of diss

British Dictionary definitions for Dis (2 of 4)

Dis

/ (dɪs) /

noun

Also called: Orcus, Pluto the Roman god of the underworld
the abode of the dead; underworld

Greek equivalent: Hades

British Dictionary definitions for dis- (3 of 4)

dis-¹

prefix

indicating reversal: disconnect; disembark
indicating negation, lack, or deprivation: dissimilar; distrust; disgrace

indicating removal or release: disembowel; disburden
expressing intensive force: dissever

Origin of dis-

from Latin dis- apart; in some cases, via Old French des-. In compound words of Latin origin, dis- becomes dif- before f and di- before some consonants

British Dictionary definitions for dis- (4 of 4)

dis-²

combining form

variant of di- 1 dissyllable

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