diss

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see also: Diss

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪs/

Verb

diss (disses, present participle dissing; past and past participle dissed)

1. (North America, British, slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
   • 1905, 10 December, The Sunday Times (Perth), "A New Word", page 4 ↗:

     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."

Translations

• French: insulter, diffamer
• German: dissen (slang)
• Italian: insultare
• Portuguese: difamar
• Russian: оскорбля́ть
• Spanish: insultar, humillar,denostar,

Noun

diss (plural disses)

1. (slang) An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.

Translations

• German: Diss (slang)
• Italian: insulto
• Spanish: insulto, improperio

Related terms

• diss song, diss track

Noun

diss (plural disses)

1. (slang) dissertation

Noun

diss (uncountable)

1. An Algerian reedy grass used for cordage.

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Diss

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Proper noun

1. A market town in Norfolk, England.

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