pissed off
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pissed off
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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But don’t let the relatable career-girl pluck of the movie dilute the fact that this song is pissed off about capitalism, even as its hooks make the grind of working life more bearable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
They say pissed off spirits wander in the night looking for their resting place.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
The city is pretty, pretty pissed off about what is happening, and people are out there doing their civic duty of being out there peacefully protesting.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
Like Amos, they all tread the artistic lines of sweet, complicated and pissed off.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2025
I had no doubt he was pissed off at me now.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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