dis
word
Definition
To show disrespect or insult someone, usually in a direct or obvious way. Commonly used in informal speech or rap culture.
Usage & Nuances
'Dis' is informal slang, mostly used in spoken English, music, and online. Often paired as 'dis someone'. Can mean insult, criticize, or disrespect someone. Avoid in formal situations. Not the same as 'this'; don't confuse them.
Spanish: faltar al respeto - insultar - hablar mal dePortuguese (BR): desrespeitar - insultar - falar mal dePortuguese (PT): desrespeitar - insultar - falar mal deChinese (Simplified): 侮辱 - 嗤笑Chinese (Traditional): 侮辱 - 嗤笑Hindi: बेइज़्ज़ती करना - अपमानित करनाArabic: يقلل من الشأن - يهينBengali: অবজ্ঞা করা - অসম্মান করা - অপমান করাRussian: неуважительно относиться - оскорблять - унижатьJapanese: ディスる - 侮辱するVietnamese: xúc phạm - coi thườngKorean: 무시하다 - 욕하다 - 깎아내리다Turkish: hakaret etmek - küçümsemekUrdu: بے عزتی کرنا - تذلیل کرناIndonesian: menghina - meremehkan
Example Sentences
Don't dis your teacher in class.
basic
It hurts when people dis me for no reason.
basic
He got upset because she dissed him online.
basic
She told me not to dis her friends if I wanted to join the group.
natural
He always thinks people are trying to dis him, even when they're just joking.
natural
Don't take it personally—nobody meant to dis you at the party.
natural