English · Slang Attested

diss

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hạ thấp hoặc thể hiện sự thiếu tôn trọng bằng ngôn ngữ xúc phạm hoặc hành vi coi thường

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

When a journalistic rival tries to "dis" you And to prejudice you in the public's eyes. Don't stigmatise his charges as a "tissue Of palpable, unmitigated lies."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “diss” mean?

To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

Is “diss” formal or informal?

diss is generally slang.

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