piss
What does “piss” mean in English?
It refers to urine, but it's commonly used as a verb for urination. It can also show annoyance or frustration in various expressions.
Literally “urine”
You might hear it in phrases like 'pissed off' to mean angry, or simply as a way to say someone needs to urinate. It's not as harsh as some other swears, but still carries a casual, irreverent tone.
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Related English words
pissed
2/5 · CoarseIt means either being drunk or being angry, depending on where you are. In British English, it typically refers to being drunk, while in American English, it leans more toward being angry.
piss off
3/5 · VulgarIt’s a rude way to tell someone to go away or to express annoyance. It can also mean to irritate someone.
pisshead
3/5 · VulgarIt's an insult for someone who drinks heavily and often. Essentially, it labels them as a drunkard.
wank
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to masturbation, but it can also mean something is rubbish or worthless.
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“Sounds like” is an English-friendly approximation of how the word sounds, not an authoritative pronunciation. Where shown, the romanisation is a conventional Latin-script transliteration of the original spelling.
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