dis

verb \ ˈdis \

variants: or less commonly diss

Definition of dis

dissed; dissing

transitive verb

1 slang : to treat with disrespect or contempt : insult

dissed her former co-star in the interview

was dissed and ignored at the party

2 slang : to find fault with : criticize

dissed her wardrobe

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Examples of dis in a Sentence

don't you go dissing somebody just because you've got a few more dead presidents than they do
a DJ who has dissed every album that rapper has put out

Recent Examples of dis from the Web

Trump doesn't dis his male opponents for their looks or emotions.

— amber phillips, Washington Post, "Trump’s Mika tweets underscore a dark reality: For him, it’s always about gender," 29 June 2017
Not to dis the Silver Palate—because who would ever do that—but I’m pretty sure my pork tenderloin version is even better than the original.

— ashley mason, Bon Appetit, "How the Silver Palate Cookbook Changed Our Cooking," 9 Mar. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of dis

short for disrespect

First Known Use: 1980

in the meaning defined at sense 1

dis

noun

variants: or less commonly diss

Definition of dis

1 slang : a disparaging remark or act : insult

was meant as a tribute, not a dis
—Vibe

2 slang : disrespect

Examples of dis in a Sentence

that's a dis that a person of any color should find offensive
in the hood any dis is dealt with harshly

Recent Examples of dis from the Web

At 45, Shaquille O'Neal has moved beyond rattling rims, but not beyond an old-school diss track.

— ira winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Shaq's LaVar Ball diss track references Pat Riley, Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade," 29 July 2017
Thinking about this some more, this is kind of a dis.

— armando salguero, miamiherald, "Betting site thinks Dolphins are basically no better than Los Angeles Chargers -- which is not good," 9 May 2017

dis

abbreviation

Definition of dis

1 discharge

2 discount

3 distance

Dis

noun \ ˈdis \

Definition of Dis

mythology

: the Roman god of the underworld (see underworld 1) — compare pluto

Origin and Etymology of dis

Latin

First Known Use: 1567

in the meaning defined above

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

dis-

prefix

Definition of dis-

1 a : do the opposite of

disestablish

b : deprive of (a specified quality, rank, or object)

disfranchise

c : exclude or expel from

disbar

2 : opposite or absence of

disunion

disaffection

3 : not

disagreeable

4 : completely

disannul

[by folk etymology]

: dys-

disfunction

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Origin and Etymology of dis-

Middle English dis-, des-, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French des-, dis-, from Latin dis-, literally, apart; akin to Old English te- apart, Latin duo two — more at two

DIS Defined for English Language Learners

dis

verb

Definition of dis for English Language Learners

: to treat (someone) with disrespect : to be rude to (someone)
: to criticize (something) in a way that shows disrespect

dis-

prefix

Definition of dis- for English Language Learners

: to do the opposite of
: opposite or absence of
: not

DIS Defined for Kids

dis-

prefix

Definition of dis- for Students

1 : do the opposite of

disassemble

2 : deprive of

disarm

3 : opposite or absence of

disapproval

4 : not

disagreeable

Medical Dictionary

dis

abbreviation

medical Definition of dis

1 disabled

2 disease

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