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pissed

pihst

Pissed (adj) means informal (chiefly British): drunk. Example: “He got completely pissed at the wedding reception.”

adj
1
Informal (chiefly British): drunk.
"He got completely pissed at the wedding reception."
2
Informal (chiefly American): angry or annoyed.
"She was pissed that no one told her about the schedule change."

How to Use Pissed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on the country: either drunk (UK) or angry (US) — always informal.

When to use it

Informal/vulgar; not suitable for formal writing.

UK vs US

In British English "pissed" almost always means drunk; in American English it almost always means angry. Context and country matter a lot here.

Word Forms

more pissed comparative, most pissed superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “pissed” mean?

The word “pissed” means informal (chiefly British): drunk. In plain terms, depending on the country: either drunk (UK) or angry (US) — always informal.

How do you pronounce “pissed”?

“Pissed” is pronounced pihst (/pɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “pissed” in a sentence?

Here is “pissed” used in a sentence: “He got completely pissed at the wedding reception.”

What is another word for “pissed”?

Words with a similar meaning to “pissed” include intoxicated, bladdered, blotto, plastered and rat-arsed.

What part of speech is “pissed”?

“Pissed” is an adjective.

Is “pissed” a common word?

“Pissed” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “pissed” have?

“Pissed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal (chiefly British): drunk.

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