pee

¹ American  

[pee] / pi /

noun

pees plural

1. the letter p.

2. British. penny.

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pee ² American  

[pee] / pi /

verb (used without object)

peed, peeing

1. to urinate.

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noun

1. urine.

2. the act of urinating.

pee British  

/ piː /

verb

1. (intr) to urinate

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noun

1. urine

2. the act of urinating

Etymology

Origin of pee¹

Middle English pe (< Old French ) < Latin pē < Greek peî pi ¹

Origin of pee²

First recorded in 1875–80; euphemism for piss, using initial letter

Explanation

Pee is an informal but common word that means "to urinate." Of all the slang words for bodily functions, this is one of the least offensive. Though it's not very naughty to talk about peeing or taking a pee, this term is a little childish. However, saying "I have to take a peepee!" or "My dog is going number one" are even more childish. No one will blink when you say you have to pee, but they're probably not thrilled to get this information either. Unless something in particular about peeing needs to be discussed, it's best to just say, "I have to go to the bathroom."

Example Sentences

Send these chux to the babies in your life, along with a note that reads PEE ON THESE.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2018

After the clock repeated, “TEN TWIN-TEE-EIGHT PEE EM,” Genie asked another burning question.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds