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
1
Informal: irritable, in a bad mood, or easily annoyed.
"Don't be so pissy just because you lost the game."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- pissier
- Superlative
- pissiest
Etymology
From piss + -y.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for pissy
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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.
