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Definition of dis

dis

/dɪs/
dis
Plural:disses
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Past Simple:dissed
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Past Participle:dissed
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Present Participle:dissing
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• verb

1

To speak disrespectfully to or criticize someone; to treat with contempt or slight (informal).

Example

"He asked his friends not to dis his choice of music during the road trip."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of speaking disrespectfully to or criticizing someone; an insult or disparaging remark (informal).

Example

"The comedian's latest routine included a playful dis aimed at rival performers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly spelled 'diss' in modern informal usage, though 'dis' remains a frequent variant.

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• Nearby Words

dirtily
dirtiness
dirty
dis
disa
disability
disable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s in African American Vernacular English and hip-hop culture as a clipped form of 'disrespect' or 'dismiss'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dis
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