diss
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of diss
C20: originally Black rap slang, short for disrespect
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Who really writes Supreme Court opinions—and other chart-topping diss tracks from the Pluskateers.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
The song, a diss track aimed at fellow rapper BIA, includes the lyric “Do she even got a BET award?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom was irked enough last August to diss Mr. Pratt as a “C-list reality star.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Lamar put Drake on blast in his halftime performance at the 2025 Super Bowl – the climax of which featured his diss track, “Not Like Us,” that only days prior had earned five Grammys.
From Salon ● May 16, 2026
Genie lay back and looked over his questions, ignoring the diss.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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