Meaning & Definition of word "Dis"

Dis

dɪs

1. A slang term for disrespect or disdain, often expressed as an insult.
- Example: He really tried to dis me in front of my friends.
2. An act of insulting or putting someone down.
- Example: Her comment was a major dis to his reputation.

1. To show disrespect or contempt for someone; to insult.
- Example: Don't dis her; she worked hard on this project.
2. To criticize or dismiss someone or something derisively.
- Example: He always tries to dis anything that's not his favorite.

Slang derived from 'disrespect', first used in the late 1980s.

don't dis me:

don't disrespect me

dis you:

to speak negatively or insult you

disrespect your elders:

showing a lack of respect for older individuals

diss:

a term used to insult or disparage someone.

disrespect:

lack of respect or esteem for someone.

contempt:

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration.

Meaning: to make fun of someone

Example Sentence: He dissed his friend's outfit on social media.

Meaning: to criticize harshly

Example Sentence: She was dissing the new album in the comments.