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peed

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpid// UK //pˈiːd// peed Informal

v. to have released urine from the body. It is a casual way to say someone went to the bathroom.

v. The past tense and past participle of 'pee'; refers to the act of urinating. Typically used in domestic or casual contexts rather than clinical ones.


SIMPLE

The puppy peed on the rug again.

CONTEXTUAL

He realized he had to go so badly that he nearly peed his pants while searching for a public restroom.

COMPLEX

The toddler proudly announced to the entire grocery store that he had finally peed in the potty like a big boy, much to his mother's mixed pride and embarrassment.

Synonyms
Origin

Shortening and perhaps respelling to avoid clash with paeds (“paediatrics”).

Usage

Can be used intransitively or transitively with 'pants' or 'the bed' as an object.

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