Dis

usgb/dɪs/
verb

To treat with disrespect or criticism.

He felt he was being dissed by his friends.
Visual representation of "dis" - To treat with disrespect or criticism.

Often appears as...

  • don't dis me
  • he dissed my style

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "dis"
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Colloquial Usage

Use 'dis' informally among friends but avoid in professional settings.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
You wouldn't want to dis your boss in a meeting.
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Cultural Awareness

Understand 'dis' might be offensive, depending on the tone and relationship.

Illustration for Cultural Awareness
Saying 'She totally dissed you' might hurt someone's feelings.
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Context Clarity

Be clear 'dis' refers to disrespect, to avoid confusion with 'this'.

Illustration for Context Clarity
When you said 'dis', did you mean disrespect or were you pointing something out?
Visual representation of the word "Dis"

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