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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Common

pee

PEE

Pee (noun) means Urine, or the act of urinating (informal). Example: “The dog left a puddle of pee by the door.”

noun
1
Urine, or the act of urinating (informal).
"The dog left a puddle of pee by the door."
verb
1
To urinate (informal).
"The toddler needed to pee right before they left the house."

How to use pee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe everyday, mild word for urinating or urine.

When to use it

Informal and used casually, including with children — more polite than "piss" but still not formal (use "urinate" in clinical or formal contexts).

Common pairings
need to pee pee break

Word forms

peed past tense, pees plural, pees plural, pee plural, pees plural, pees plural, Pees plural, pees singular

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Etymology

From the first letter of "piss," used as a milder substitute — similar to how "eff" stands in for a stronger swear word.

piddle tinkle widdle micturate wee-wee urine wee urinate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of pee?

"pee" (noun) means urine, or the act of urinating (informal).

What is another word for pee?

Other words for "pee" include piddle, tinkle, widdle, micturate, wee-wee, urine.

What are the different meanings of pee?

"pee" has 2 main meanings: 1. Urine, or the act of urinating (informal); 2. To urinate (informal).

How do you use pee in a sentence?

Example: "The dog left a puddle of pee by the door."

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