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What does dis mean?
Dis means to disrespect, belittle, or disparage something or someone, usually publicly, as in Zuhair dissed Jamal by telling him his hair looked awful.
Dissing someone isnât a nice thing to do. It means youâre showing them disrespect by insulting them. A dis can be something hurtful you say or something hurtful you do, like crossing the street when you bump into a former friend.
Example: Youâre always dissing that guy, but he isnât that bad.
Where does dis come from?
The first records of the term dis come from the 1980s. It is an Americanism that comes from the term disrespect or disparage. It is especially common in Black culture and was popularized by hip-hop music.
Dis is usually used to mean âto disrespect a rival or competitor,â though you donât have to be competing with someone to dis them. When you dis someone, you treat them with contempt. Dissing is frequently done in pop music and dramas, especially on the shows that focus on celebrity gossip. No one likes to be dissed, so itâs best to consider your words and actions first.
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How is dis used in real life?
Dis is used most often in casual conversation and pop culture.
I heard Drake had more bars dissing me that were removed
— ye (@kanyewest) December 14, 2018
Sneak dissing ainât gone get you on itâs gone get you clapped đ„¶
— THE VOICE (@lildurk) July 17, 2020
Someone who thought I was dissing Beyonce this weekend referred to me as Walmart Batman. Iâm going to put it in my bio, because I think itâs amazing.
— Stephen Amell (@StephenAmell) April 16, 2018
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True or False?
When you dis someone, theyâre likely to get upset with you.