bis

Symbol

bis

1. (international standards) ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Bislama.

Etymology 1

Etymology 2

Learned borrowing from Latin bis (“twice”).

See also

• bis-phossy jaw

Anagrams

• SBI, SIB, IBs, BSI, sib, IBS

Etymology

From Latin bis (“twice; again!”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bis/

Noun

bis

1. encore (brief extra performance after the main performance is complete)

Interjection

bis

1. used to request an encore

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic, Valencia) [ˈbis]

Etymology 1

From older bis (“dark grey”), of unknown origin, but compare French bis meaning "beige."

Etymology 2

Learned borrowing from Latin bis (“twice”).

Further reading

• “bis” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.