diss

verb

less common spelling of dis

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

diss

noun

\ ˈdis

plural disses

Definition of diss (Entry 2 of 3)

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 Even 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 On 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