Deet

name, noun, slang

name, noun, slang ·1 syllable ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of detail. abbreviation, alt-of, informal, plural-normally
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An insect repellent (chemical name N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) that can be applied to skin or clothing.

    "According to my iPhone, there is 90 percent humidity during the outdoor dance. I presume 100 percent humidity involves drowning. Rivulets of sweat pour down my spine like caressing fingers. I spray DEET on myself so profusely I can taste the chemicals on my tongue through my nostrils."

  2. 2
    A barangay of Tayum, Abra, Philippines.

Synonyms

All synonyms
diethyltoluamide

Example

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"According to my iPhone, there is 90 percent humidity during the outdoor dance. I presume 100 percent humidity involves drowning. Rivulets of sweat pour down my spine like caressing fingers. I spray DEET on myself so profusely I can taste the chemicals on my tongue through my nostrils."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From d t, the initials of diethyl and toluamide in the name of the chemical.

Etymology 2

Abbreviation.

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