getting drunk, drinking alcohol.
On the piss
Example Sentences
"Don't On the piss about like that!"
"He's always trying to On the piss when he shouldn't."
Etymology & History
Emerges from British pub culture, a central institution in British social life since the medieval period. Drinking terminology is particularly rich in British English, reflecting the cultural importance of the public house.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
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Formality
Informal
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