pissed
12 synonyms and 2 antonyms for pissed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Informal (chiefly British): drunk.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Informal (chiefly British): drunk.
“He got completely pissed at the wedding reception.”
annoyed
loaded
crocked
cockeyed
irritated
besotted
intoxicated
bladdered
blotto
plastered
rat-arsed
fuddled
Opposites
2. adj
Informal (chiefly American): angry or annoyed.
“She was pissed that no one told her about the schedule change.”
Opposites
Etymology
Comes from Middle English pissed, pissede, pyssyd, pisside, made up of piss + -ed.
Full origin of pissed →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.
