Definition of DISS

diss

Plural: disses

Noun

  • god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Pluto
  • An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.
  • Dissertation.
  • Ampelodesmos mauritanicus syn. Ampelodesmos tenax, a reedy grass used for cordage.

Verb

Verb Forms: dissed, dissing, disses

  • To show disrespect or criticize someone.
  • treat, mention, or speak to rudely
    • "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
  • To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

Examples

  • Some players DISS their opponent’s plays, but it’s often better to focus on your own words.

Origin / Etymology

Originated in Jamaican English or African American Vernacular English, probably originally a clipping of disrespect or disparage, both from the prefix dis-, ultimately from Latin dis-.

Synonyms

affront, Dis, insult, Orcus, send

Scrabble Score: 5

diss: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
diss: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diss: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

diss: valid Words With Friends Word