dis
noun · verb
Simple meaning
Any of a group of minor female deities in Scandinavian folklore.
Pronunciation
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disIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɪs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Norse mythology
Any of a group of minor female deities in Scandinavian folklore.
An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.
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verb
informal
To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
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This meaning: (Norse mythology) Any of a group of minor female deities in Scandinavian folklore.
Used this way, dis is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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