diss

/ dɪs /

verb

1. slang.
   to treat (someone) with contempt

Word History and Origins

Origin of diss¹

C20: originally Black rap slang, short for disrespect

Example Sentences

The “BFFs” episode comes after Portnoy and Richards released a diss track aimed at Bryan, which they said his team has repeatedly attempted to suppress through legal means.

From Los Angeles Times

The rapper was one of the "big three" involved in the war of words, but has been quieter than the other two men, who've released 10 diss tracks between them.

From BBC

Thornton and Mario Mims had traded diss tracks for a decade after Thornton said he turned down a record deal with the label.

From Los Angeles Times

The prolific rapper also released a new track on Instagram on Wednesday, his first since “Not Like Us” capped his four other anti-Drake diss tracks.

From Los Angeles Times

Lamar made headlines this year for a public feud with Canadian rapper Drake, with the two stars releasing a series of diss tracks earlier this year.

From BBC