pissed
Americanadjective
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slang intoxicated; drunk
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slang annoyed, irritated, or disappointed
Etymology
Origin of pissed
Example Sentences
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If Switzerland plays lousy, then I’m going to be pissed, but I think they’ll do better than in the first game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
They say pissed off spirits wander in the night looking for their resting place.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
And now I don’t want to, because if I like it, I’m really gonna be pissed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025
"I don't respond to stuff generally, but not owning it really pissed me off," she told Norton.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
My heart is burning and I’m so pissed off at Mateo for dying before me.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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