DISS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Example: He insulted her with his rude remarks; the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone
Categories: Hurt, Wound, Injure, Bruise, Offend, Spite
Synonyms
Insult, Dis, Affront, Orcus, Diss
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "diss" was borrowed from Arabic دِيس.
🔗 Related Words
disrespect – A related word in the same word family.
disparage – A related word in the same word family.
dissertation – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Arabic words entered English through Spanish during the Moorish period in Iberia.