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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They say pissed off spirits wander in the night looking for their resting place.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
“I’ve never seen the Saudis so pissed off. Period,” said Mohammed Al-Basha, a U.S.-based expert who is founder of the Basha Report, a U.S. risk advisory focused on the Middle East and Africa.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 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
We found her at her lowest, "crying at the gym" and "pissed off" at wasting her youth on a six-year relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn, that ultimately fizzled out.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025
He puked one last time and spit and then made this pissed off growling noise as he wiped his mouth on the sleeve of his sweatshirt.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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