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pissant
or piss-ant
[ pis-ant ]
/ ˈpɪsˌænt /
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noun
Slang: Vulgar. a person or thing of no value or consequence; a despicable person or thing.
Obsolete. an ant.
adjective
Slang: Vulgar. insignificant or worthless.
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Words nearby pissant
pismo clam, pisolite, pisolith, piss, piss about, pissant, Pissarro, piss artist, piss away, pissed, pissed off
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British Dictionary definitions for pissant
pissant
/ (ˈpɪsænt) US informal /
noun
an insignificant or contemptible person
adjective
insignificant or contemptible
Word Origin for pissant
C17: from piss + ant
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