verb
dissing
DIH-sihng
Dissing (verb) means present participle of "dis" — insulting or showing disrespect toward someone. Example: “He got in trouble for dissing his coach on social media.”
verb
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Present participle of "dis" — insulting or showing disrespect toward someone.
"He got in trouble for dissing his coach on social media."
How to use dissing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of dis, meaning to insult or disrespect someone.
When to use it
Informal slang; not used in formal writing.
Common pairings
dissing someone
stop dissing
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Word forms
- Plural
- dissings
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Rhymes for dissing
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What does “dissing” mean?
The word “dissing” means present participle of "dis" — insulting or showing disrespect toward someone. In plain terms, the -ing form of dis, meaning to insult or disrespect someone.
How do you pronounce “dissing”?
“Dissing” is pronounced DIH-sihng (/ˈdɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissing” in a sentence?
Here is “dissing” used in a sentence: “He got in trouble for dissing his coach on social media.”
What part of speech is “dissing”?
“Dissing” is a verb.
