# Diggs vs diss

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Diggs
*name · IPA /ˈdɪɡz/ · frequency rank #36,104*
A surname originating as a patronymic.

### diss
*verb · IPA /dɪs/ · frequency rank #24,144*
To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/diggs-vs-diss