English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
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
1
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 notes

In 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

Word forms

dissings plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “dissing” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

He got in trouble for _____ his coach on social media.

Related words

Rhymes for dissing

See all rhymes for dissing →

Frequently asked questions

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.

People also searched

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial