Making fun of someone; mocking or not being serious
Taking the Piss
Example Sentences
"Are you taking the piss?"
"He's just taking the piss out of you."
Etymology & History
Origin debated, possibly from 18th-century slang. May relate to deflating pomposity like releasing liquid. Widespread use since the 1940s.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
1940s
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Language
Vulgar
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Formality
Slang
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