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dissing

/ˈdɪsɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

Examples :

"He was dissing my new shoes, saying they looked like clown shoes. "
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Illustration saying

saying verb

/ˈseɪɪŋ/

To pronounce.

"Please say your name slowly and clearly."

Illustration insulting

insulting verb

/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).

""He was insulting her by making fun of her accent in front of everyone." "

Illustration clown

clown noun

/klaʊn/

A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

"The clown entertained the children at the school fair. "

Illustration language

language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

Illustration they

they pronoun

/ðeɪ/

(the third-person plural) A group of people, animals, plants or objects previously mentioned.

"Dogs may bark if they want to be fed."

Illustration show

show noun

/ʃəʊ/ /ʃoʊ/

A play, dance, or other entertainment.

"The school's annual talent show was a big success. "

Illustration shoes

shoes noun

/ʃuːz/

A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.

"I need new shoes for school because my old ones have holes. "

Illustration disrespect

disrespect noun

/dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/

A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

"His constant interruptions during the meeting showed a disrespect for the speaker. "

Illustration down

down noun

/daʊn/

A negative aspect; a downer.

"The bad news about the project was a real down for the team. "

Illustration dismissive

dismissive adjective

/dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv/

Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.

"Her dismissive tone during the meeting made the team feel unheard. "

Illustration behaviour

behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "