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List of abbreviations

Words that are short for something else.

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Cis forChimp

Chimp is short for chimpanzee.

Dis forDiss

Diss is an abbreviation of the word disrespect. Diss is used as slang, especially among hip hop and graffiti artists. If you diss someone, you have insulted them.
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Dis forDon't

Don't is a contraction of do not. The opposite of don't is do.
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Eis forExam

Exam is an abbreviation of the word examination. An examination is a test or investigation of something. At school, you may take exams to test your knowledge. A doctor may give you a physical exam to check your health.
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Fis forFlu

Flu is the shortened or slang form of influenza.
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Fis forFridge

A fridge is a short form of the word refrigerator.