piss

word

/ˈpɪs/
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/pˈɪs/
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Definition

A very informal and often rude word for urine or for the act of urinating. It is also used in informal speech to mean making someone very annoyed or angry.

Usage & Nuances

Strongly vulgar in many contexts. Common patterns: 'take a piss' and 'piss somebody off'. More offensive than neutral words like 'pee' or 'urinate'. As a noun, it can mean urine; in British English, 'the piss' appears in expressions like 'take the piss' (mock someone).

Example Sentences

The dog pissed on the wall.

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I need to piss.

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That smell is piss.

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The loud music is really pissing me off.

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He went outside to take a piss.

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Are you taking the piss, or is that your real opinion?

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