English

diss

dɪs
Meaning: to insult or criticize disrespectfully; to mock or put someone down.
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base diss
3rd person singular present disses
Present participle dissing
Past dissed
Will future will diss
Going-to future going to diss
Imperative negative don't diss / do not diss

Example

Don't diss your friends behind their backs.
Don't diss your friends behind their backs.

Usage Notes

Slang. Used when someone speaks ill of another person, often to show lack of respect.

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