Dissing
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Dissing is a slang term derived from the word disrespecting. The verb "to diss" originated in African American Vernacular English, though its use has become widespread among people of many racial and social backgrounds.
[edit] Spelling
There is some confusion on the spelling of the word. It is usually spelled "diss" and "dissing", but some consider "dis" and "dising" to be correct due to the word's origin, though this is phonologically nonsensical.
[edit] History
The first recorded use of diss was in a 1986 song "Raising Hell" by Run DMC that contained the lyrics:
| “ | Dissin all devils, causin havoc in hell | ” |
Claims that the word had origins as early as 1970 lack evidence of usage.
[edit] See also
Look up diss in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Categories: Folklore | Humor | Slang | Pejoratives
