pissed off
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pissed off
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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They say pissed off spirits wander in the night looking for their resting place.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
I hope that we run on policies that affect everybody of every single race, every single trend that everybody is pissed off about.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025
"People are pissed off at the healthcare industry and they are using social media to express their frustrations," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024
“He’s really pissed off because it’s taken so long,” Villaraigosa recalled the deputy mayor telling him.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024
The hiss wasn’t terribly loud, but it was deep and personal and very, very pissed off.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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