pissant
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Noun — Informal, dismissive: a small, unimportant, or annoying person.
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Etymology
From piss + ant, apparently referencing the sharp, urine-like smell given off by anthills.
Full origin of pissant →Frequently asked questions
What does “pissant” mean?
The word “pissant” means informal, dismissive: a small, unimportant, or annoying person. In plain terms, a crude, dismissive term for someone (or something) petty and unimportant.
How do you pronounce “pissant”?
“Pissant” is pronounced PIH-sant (/ˈpɪsænt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pissant” in a sentence?
Here is “pissant” used in a sentence: “He's just a pissant trying to look important in meetings.”
What part of speech is “pissant”?
Depending on how it is used, “pissant” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “pissant” have?
“Pissant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal, dismissive: a small, unimportant, or annoying person.