adj

pissy

PIH-see

Pissy (adj) means Informal: irritable, in a bad mood, or easily annoyed. Example: “Don't be so pissy just because you lost the game.”

adj

Informal: irritable, in a bad mood, or easily annoyed.

"Don't be so pissy just because you lost the game."

Informal: fussy or overly picky about small details.

"He got pissy about the exact font size on the flyer."

How to use pissy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGrumpy, touchy, or overly fussy — an informal put-down.

When to use it

Informal and mildly vulgar; fine in casual speech, not in formal writing.

pissier comparative, pissiest superlative

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From piss + -y.

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What does “pissy” mean?

The word “pissy” means informal: irritable, in a bad mood, or easily annoyed. In plain terms, grumpy, touchy, or overly fussy — an informal put-down.

How do you pronounce “pissy”?

“Pissy” is pronounced PIH-see (/ˈpɪsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “pissy” in a sentence?

Here is “pissy” used in a sentence: “Don't be so pissy just because you lost the game.”

What part of speech is “pissy”?

“Pissy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “pissy” have?

“Pissy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: irritable, in a bad mood, or easily annoyed.