# PO'd

/ˈpɑd/ (US) · /pˈɒd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/po-d
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. annoyed or angry

adjective · CEFR B2 · Informal · American English

very annoyed or angry, often because something unfair happened.

For teachers: Euphemistic abbreviation for 'pissed off', describing a state of significant irritation or resentment.

- He was really PO'd when he found out his flight was cancelled at the last minute.
- The staff were visibly PO'd after the management announced that the promised holiday bonuses would be delayed indefinitely.

Usage: Usually follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'get'.

Teaching tip: This is a safer, more polite alternative to the vulgar 'pissed off', but it is still very informal and should be avoided in professional writing.

## Examples

- He was really PO'd when he saw the parking ticket.
- The manager was visibly PO'd after the team missed the deadline for the third time this month.
- While he tried to remain professional during the meeting, it was clear from his short answers that he was deeply PO'd about the sudden budget cuts.

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