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Definition of diss

diss

/dɪs/
diss
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, insult, or criticize someone or something (informal).

Example

"Please do not diss my favorite band before you have actually listened to their music."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of speaking disrespectfully to, insulting, or disparaging someone (informal).

Example

"The rapper released a new song that was clearly a diss aimed at his longtime rival."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Both "diss" and "dis" are accepted spellings, though "diss" is generally preferred in writing to prevent confusion with the common prefix "dis-". It belongs strictly to informal and slang registers.

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• Nearby Words

disruptively
disruptiveness
disruptor
diss
dissatisfaction
dissatisfactory
dissatisfied

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in 1980s African American Vernacular English and hip-hop culture as a clipped form of "disrespect" or "disparage."

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