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

Now, when we approach kids crowding the sidewalk, a curbside puddle or a dog crouching to pee, I stop and extend my arm like Sir Walter Raleigh, offering Sarah the right of first passage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

You should drink enough during the day so your pee is a pale clear colour and you don't feel thirsty.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

If you've never kept a reptile, you might be surprised to learn that many of them actually "pee" in crystal form.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

It’s easy to miss the real wins—not the fast-forward to the dog licking your face, but the moment he feels safe enough to pee.

From Slate • Sep. 4, 2025

"Why can't y'all hit the toilet, Canton? I mean, the hole is huge and somehow y'all figure out how to get pee all over the seat. All over the floor. All over the walls. How?"

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds