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diss

/dɪs/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An insult or criticism, typically a harsh or cruel one.

    - "He gave her a diss after she made a mistake."
    - "The rapper's diss track towards his rival went viral."
Pronunciation
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with diss
miss , kiss , bliss , sis , his
Variants
List of all variants of diss that leads to same result
dis , diss , dissed , disses , dissing , dises , dix
Etymology
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Originally from the Old English word 'disisan' meaning 'to despise' or 'to scorn'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'diss' first gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s with the rise of hip-hop culture.

  2. One of the most famous diss tracks in history is 'The Ruler's Back' by Nas, where he criticizes Jay-Z's authenticity as a rapper.

Related Concepts
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  1. Insult: An insult is a rude or offensive remark or action. Diss is a specific type of insult in hip-hop culture.

  2. Rap beef: Rap beef refers to public feuds between rap artists, often expressed through diss tracks.

Culture
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In hip-hop culture, a diss track is a song where an artist criticizes or insults another artist. This can be a form of competition and a way to establish dominance in the music industry.

How to Memorize "diss"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a rapper making a face of disdain while delivering a harsh criticism.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a rap battle or a boxing match, where competitors try to outdo each other.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym D.I.S.S. - Disrespectful, Insulting, Sarcastic, Scornful.

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