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piss-poor

[ pis-poo r ]
/ ˈpɪsˈpʊər /

adjective Slang: Vulgar.

of extremely inferior or disappointing quality or rating.

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Nearby words

  1. piss,
  2. piss about,
  3. piss artist,
  4. piss away,
  5. piss off,
  6. piss-pot,
  7. piss-take,
  8. piss-up,
  9. pissant,
  10. pissarro

Origin of piss-poor

First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for piss-poor

piss-poor

adjective

slang of a contemptibly low standard or quality; pathetic
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