verb
Uncommon
diss
dihs
Diss (verb) means to insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words. Example: “He dissed my new haircut in front of everyone.”
verb
1
To insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words.
"He dissed my new haircut in front of everyone."
"The rapper dissed a rival in his latest track."
noun
1
An insult or put-down.
"That comment was a pretty savage diss."
How to use diss
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, slangy word for insulting someone or an insult itself — short for 'disrespect.'
When to use it
Very informal slang; avoid in formal writing.
Common pairings
diss track
diss someone
take a diss
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Word forms
- Plural
- disses
- Third person singular
- disses
- Past tense
- dissed
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Etymology
Informal clipping of "disrespect," popularized in Jamaican and African American English before spreading into wider slang.
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Rhymes for diss
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What does “diss” mean?
The word “diss” means to insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words. In plain terms, a casual, slangy word for insulting someone or an insult itself — short for 'disrespect.'.
How do you pronounce “diss”?
“Diss” is pronounced dihs (/dɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “diss” in a sentence?
Here is “diss” used in a sentence: “He dissed my new haircut in front of everyone.”
What part of speech is “diss”?
Depending on how it is used, “diss” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “diss” a common word?
“Diss” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “diss” have?
“Diss” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words.
