pissed off

American

[pist awf, of] / ˈpɪst ˈɔf, ˈɒf /

Slang, p.o.'d

adjective

Slang: Vulgar.

angry or annoyed.

Etymology

Origin of pissed off

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Khamenei seems pissed off, and not really in dealmaking mood.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

We found her at her lowest, "crying at the gym" and "pissed off" at wasting her youth on a six-year relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn, that ultimately fizzled out.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

I‘m going to do whatever I do, but I‘m relying on the younger generation and how pissed off I feel like they are and what that will do.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

I hope that we run on policies that affect everybody of every single race, every single trend that everybody is pissed off about.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025

My dad stands up suddenly, and I look at him, and I realize he’s really freaking pissed off.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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