dis 1 of 2

noun

variants also diss
Definition of disnext
slang
1
as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings don't take it wrong—I don't mean it as a dis

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2
as in disrespect
rude behavior the refs can penalize a player for any dis on the field

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dis

2 of 2

verb

ˈdis How to pronounce dis (audio)
variants also diss
slang
1
as in to disdain
to show contempt for don't you go dissing somebody just because you've got a few more dollars than they do

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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of a DJ who has dissed every album that artist has put out

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3
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in are you dissing me?

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4
as in to criticize
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of don't dis my idea until you come up with a better one

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Recent Examples of dis
Noun
Lamar played the song, a dis track against fellow rapper Drake, during the halftime show in 2025. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026 Partisans of the Ellroy and Penzler definition probably wouldn’t say so, except perhaps as a diss, proof of a contemporary inability to face misery without slapping on some good cheer at the end. — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 Her monologue manages to be both a dis to her mother and to the city that gifted her so much success. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 The repetitive melody leaves room for every diss, boast, or threat from the rap duo to be heard loud and clear. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026 Hart made the diss at his recent Netflix roast. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026 After the song was released, social media users were quick to piece together a diss seemingly aimed at Yungblud. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 The Lost Cause monuments are the still-visible presentation of this dis-ease of injured and ill-earned power in the body politic. — Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026 The lyric is a diss toward fellow rapper Bia, as the two have had their own feud that turned into an exchange of diss tracks. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Bardi Gang got a kick out of Cardi subliminally dissing an opp with a lacerating bar. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 Kaepernick responded as part of an extensive interview with NBC News after Jay-Z dissed the athlete during a recent concert. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026 But a Sato signing could erase Yamamoto’s dissing for the Phillies while being their best fall-back option to replace Bohm – especially after what’s happened to top prospect Aidan Miller. — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026 While headlining Spain's O Son do Camiño music festival in Santiago de Compostela on Thursday, June 18, the 41-year-old pop star showed some love for her boyfriend, Justin Trudeau, while playfully dissing a few of her exes. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 The undertaking might seem crazy to those who diss the fight game or have unfavorable reviews of the current administration. — Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026 Back in 2011, Lil B hexed Kevin Durant after the basketball star dissed the Bay Area rapper’s music on Twitter. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026 Future has been featured on songs from both artists, some of which include disses at one another. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
  1. insult
  2. disrespect
  3. disdain
  4. dismiss
  5. offend
  6. criticize
  7. sarcasm
  8. hate
Noun
  • Try to remember that your teen’s eyes were focused squarely on the $100 prize and so this is an issue of overlooking rather than one of insult.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Yet in a land where machismo still reigns, it’s considered a rather severe insult.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of insult
Noun
  • With no disrespect to McLaurin or Diggs, neither of them is in Smith-Njigba’s class.
    — KC Joyner, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Nathan is offended and starts going on his usual rant about not tolerating disrespect toward his family.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of disrespect
Verb
  • As of Sunday, Morin was one month into the suspension handed down by the state Supreme Court that disdained the opinion of professional discipline case referee, Judge Paul Anthony Damico.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Scrutiny of Flock and other surveillance providers was largely bipartisan at the hearing, as did disdain for the company leaders not appearing.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of disdain
Verb
  • Ben-Gvir dismisses concerns that such policies would cement Israel’s status as a pariah state.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Lower courts had dismissed the case because Asian American students were not underrepresented at the magnet schools compared with the pool of students that applied.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dismiss
Verb
  • David Spade thinks people have gotten a little too comfortable being offended.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Interestingly, there is no statistically detectable difference in offending rates before college, suggesting the future fraternity members weren’t always fundamentally different in their behavior.
    — Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of offend
Verb
  • Vance has neither criticized his friend nor publicly nudged Carlson to temper what’s been harsh criticism of Israel — and Trump’s cultivation of the Netanyahu government.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • At an October debate, Bass pointed out that Raman, as chair of the city council’s housing and homelessness committee, had repeatedly approved spending on Inside Safe, the very program Raman now criticizes as expensive and insufficiently accountable.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of criticize
Noun
  • There’s a hint of sarcasm in that statement, but also a dose of reality.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Returning the sarcasm tends to cause the same problem, with two people annoyed instead of one.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sarcasm
Verb
  • Petit laid down the law on immigration, welcoming foreigners who respect France while telling agitators who hate the nation that nobody wants them around.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • So even though Steichen hated to see his friend go, his message to the team remains simple — play to Ballard's standard by staying focused, digging deep and turning things around.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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