Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: Puppage
Merriam-Webster recognizes it, though they do consider it slang:

Main Entry: dis
Pronunciation: 'dis
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): dissed; dis·sing
Etymology: perhaps short for disrespect
Date: 1986
1 slang : to treat with disrespect or contempt : INSULT
2 slang : to find fault with : CRITICIZE


Used in a sentence:
Please refrain from dissing the original poster because you're anal-retentive about word usage.
36 posted on 11/20/2003 9:46:04 AM PST by curtking ("Being in front of a camera may make you famous, but it doesn't make you more intelligent.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies ]


To: curtking
Be sure to use that word(s) to show the world your intelligence.

because you're anal-retentive about word usage.

Oh, good. Name calling...yet ANOTHER display of intelligence. Just fill 'er up. And, check the oil while you're at it.

Sure, I'll even take fries wit dat, yo.

50 posted on 11/20/2003 9:49:47 AM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I will defend to your death my right to say it)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 36 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson