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dissave

[ dis-seyv ]

verb (used without object)

, dis·saved, dis·sav·ing.
  1. to withdraw or spend savings, especially to meet increased living expenses.
  2. to save little or nothing or to go into debt, especially because of increased spending or inflation.


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Other Words From

  • dis·saver noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dissave1

First recorded in 1935–40; dis- 1 + save 1

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