Piss: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is informal and considered vulgar. It's often used in casual, rough conversations and can be offensive. It's also sometimes used to express anger or annoyance.

• I need to take a piss.
• He pissed on my car!

This word is formal and clinical. It's most often used in medical, scientific, or official contexts.

• The patient needs to urinate in this container for a sample.
• Humans urinate to expel waste from their bodies.

This word is informal but more polite than 'piss'. It's commonly used in everyday conversations, especially with children or in family settings.

• I need to pee.
• Did you take the dog out to pee?

This word is informal and mainly used in British English. It's often used with children or in a light-hearted manner.

• Do you need to wee before we leave?
• The toddler just learned how to say 'wee'.

This word is considered vulgar and rude in informal contexts. It is often used in slang or when someone is angry or frustrated.

• He got so drunk that he pissed his pants.
• Stop pissing around and get to work!

This is the formal and scientific term, appropriate for medical, scientific, or formal conversations.

• The doctor took a sample of my urine for the tests.
• High levels of protein in the urine can indicate kidney issues.

This is a casual and less offensive term suitable for informal situations, often used when talking with children or in a relaxed environment.

• I need to pee before we leave.
• The dog peed on the carpet again.

Common in British English, this is a gentle and informal term often used with children.

• Do you need to do a wee before bed?
• The toddler told his mom he needed a wee.