How to Pronounce "full of piss and vinegar"
expression
FULL-uhv-PISS-and-VIN-uh-ger
FULL-ov-PISS-and-VIN-ih-guh
Definition
An informal expression describing someone who is very energetic, enthusiastic, and lively, sometimes a bit cheeky or feisty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈpɪs/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈvɪnəɡɝ
British English
fˈʊl/ /ˈɒv/ /pˈɪs/ /ˈænd/ /vˈɪnɪɡɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FULL-uhv-PISS-and-VIN-uh-ger
UK
FULL-ov-PISS-and-VIN-ih-guh
Listen in Context
The puppy was full of piss and vinegar, running all over the house.
Grandpa might be old, but he's still full of piss and vinegar.
She walked into the classroom full of piss and vinegar, ready to take on the day.
After his morning coffee, Dave is always full of piss and vinegar.