diss
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Meaning · English
To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
Register: slang
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.