piss-poor
[ pis-poor ]
/ ˈpɪsˈpʊər /
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adjective Slang: Vulgar.
of extremely inferior or disappointing quality or rating.
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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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