less common spelling of dis
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
Brett MilanoEven 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
Abigail PestaOn 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
Allan SloanExamples of diss in a Sentence
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Angel Diaz, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
The public’s disses seem to have stung as much as Kendrick’s five-song smackdown.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Lana Del Rey’s latest song has been interpreted by fans as a diss against Ethel Cain, sparking rumors of a feud between the two singers.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Not saying that somebody need to diss him or competition.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
The public’s disses seem to have stung as much as Kendrick’s five-song smackdown.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The diss was widely panned, and the beef seemingly fizzled out.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Lana Del Rey’s latest song has been interpreted by fans as a diss against Ethel Cain, sparking rumors of a feud between the two singers.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Diss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diss. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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