diss

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verb

less common spelling of dis

transitive verb

1
slang : to treat with disrespect or contempt : insult
dissed her former co-star in the interview
was dissed and ignored at the party
2
slang : to find fault with : criticize
dissed her wardrobe

diss

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noun

ˈdis How to pronounce diss (audio)
plural disses
slang
: an insulting expression of disrespect or criticism
… a much loved and much hated album; earning some equally passionate critical raves and disses.—Brett Milano
Even the ultimate pop-culture endorsement—a bunch of reality-TV shows like "Dig Wars" based on their hobby—are seen as a diss. "They make us look bad," Mr. Thompson said.—Abigail Pesta
On March 25, in a major public diss to Windsor fund manager Charles Freeman, Vanguard announced that effective June 1, it will turn over some of Windsor's stock portfolio to another firm.—Allan Sloan

diss

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abbreviation

dissertation

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But a Sato signing could erase Yamamoto’s dissing for the Phillies while being their best fall-back option to replace Bohm – especially after what’s happened to top prospect Aidan Miller. — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
Noun
Partisans of the Ellroy and Penzler definition probably wouldn’t say so, except perhaps as a diss, proof of a contemporary inability to face misery without slapping on some good cheer at the end. — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 The repetitive melody leaves room for every diss, boast, or threat from the rap duo to be heard loud and clear. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for diss

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1987, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of diss was in 1987

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“Diss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diss. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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