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pisses

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈpɪˌsɪz// UK //pˈɪsɪz// piss·es

v. to make someone very angry or annoyed. It is a strong, informal way to say you are upset with someone.

v. to annoy or irritate someone intensely. Often used with the particle 'off' to form a phrasal verb; crude in tone and unsuitable for formal or professional contexts.


SIMPLE

It really pisses me off when people are late.

CONTEXTUAL

The constant noise from the construction site next door really pisses the neighbors off every morning.

COMPLEX

While he tried to remain professional during the meeting, the blatant lack of preparation from his colleagues clearly pisses him off whenever they discuss the project timeline.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly functions as the head of the phrasal verb 'piss off'. When used with an object, the object can sit between the verb and the particle.

Pitfall

It pisses to me.It pisses me off.The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it does not take the preposition 'to'.

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