verb
Uncommon
dis
dihs
Dis (verb) means informal short form of "disrespect" — to insult or put someone down. Example: “Don't dis her cooking in front of everyone.”
verb
1
Informal short form of "disrespect" — to insult or put someone down.
"Don't dis her cooking in front of everyone."
"He felt dissed when nobody thanked him for helping."
"Why would you dis your own brother in front of his friends?"
noun
1
An insult or put-down.
"That comment was a low-key dis."
"That joke about his haircut was a harsh dis, and he went quiet."
"She laughed off the dis and carried on with her speech."
How to use dis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for putting someone down, in speech or in the noun form for the insult itself.
When to use it
Casual slang, originally from hip-hop culture; avoid in formal writing.
Common pairings
dis someone
take that as a dis
no disrespect
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Word forms
- Plural
- disir
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Etymology
An abbreviation of disrespect.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dis” mean?
The word “dis” means informal short form of "disrespect" — to insult or put someone down. In plain terms, slang for putting someone down, in speech or in the noun form for the insult itself.
How do you pronounce “dis”?
“Dis” is pronounced dihs (/dɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “dis” in a sentence?
Here is “dis” used in a sentence: “Don't dis her cooking in front of everyone.”
What part of speech is “dis”?
Depending on how it is used, “dis” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “dis” a common word?
“Dis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dis” have?
“Dis” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "disrespect" — to insult or put someone down.
Is "dis" formal or informal English?
"Dis" is informal slang, functioning as a short form of "disrespect," and is not appropriate for formal writing or professional communication. It is common in casual speech, music, and online conversation.
What is the difference between "dis" and "disrespect"?
"Dis" is simply the shortened, informal version of "disrespect," used the same way as both a verb meaning to insult someone and a noun meaning an insult itself. "Disrespect" is the full, more formal word suitable for wider contexts, while "dis" is casual slang.
Is "dis" spelled with one "s" or two?
Both "dis" and "diss" appear in informal writing, with "diss" being the more common spelling in popular usage, especially in phrases like "diss track." Since it is slang, spelling is not strictly standardized.
