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Definition of taking the piss
take the piss 
verb - intransitive
- to mock, make fun of, kid. Origin: British.
Are you taking the piss?
Citation from "Episode 1", Misfits (TV), Season 1 Episode 1 (2009) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: British, UK slang (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: to joke, kid, or jest.
Last edited on Jan 13 2012. Submitted by Michael David from Los Angeles, CA, USA on Dec 14 1996.
- Also: take the piss out of, to aggravate someone on purpose.
You're taking the piss out of me!
- See more words with the same meaning: to insult, complain, criticize.
Last edited on Aug 03 2010. Submitted by Stephen Judd on Nov 12 1997.
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| Definitions include: "thank you." | |
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| Definitions include: an AK-47 assault rifle. | |
| Definitions include: extremely drunk. Common in Ireland and the UK. | |
| Definitions include: a very unattractive person. | |
| Definitions include: being an Asshole. | |
| Definitions include: home. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Tried Everything Else, Try Homeopathy". | |
| Definitions include: British. | |
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| Definitions include: to not do something out of fear; "chicken out". | |
| Definitions include: to say bad things about another person. | |
| Definitions include: to play with a Hacky Sack (footbag.) | |
| Definitions include: See be all over. | |
| Definitions include: to hit, attack. | |
| Definitions include: to sass. | |
| Definitions include: to eat voraciously. | |
| Definitions include: to accept insults from a person without fighting back. | |
| Definitions include: to flatulate. | |
| Definitions include: to disrespect or mistreat. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "fuck my life." | |
| Definitions include: to complain, scold, or nag. | |
| Definitions include: misspelling of "ream". | |
| Definitions include: to criticize. | |
| Definitions include: to chastise. | |
Other terms relating to 'to joke, kid, or jest': | |
| Definitions include: the result of someone taking the piss. | |
| Definitions include: a joke from a comedy routine. | |
| Definitions include: to engage in sexual activity; "fool around". | |
| Definitions include: sexual activity. | |
| Definitions include: to smile widely, with teeth. | |
| Definitions include: to joke around with someone. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "just kidding". | |
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| Definitions include: to hit, attack. | |
| Definitions include: to mock, make fun of, kid. | |
| Definitions include: to deceive a person, usually in a kidding manner. | |
| Definitions include: to joke or kid; "pull (one's) leg". | |
| Definitions include: to pester or annoy. | |
| Definitions include: to tease. | |
| Definitions include: to jokingly deceive. | |
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| Definitions include: Without substance, All talk and no action | |
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| Definitions include: to waste time. | |
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| Definitions include: to waste. | |
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| Definitions include: The emotional state of being pissed off over an extended period of time. | |
| Definitions include: to waste time; "dawdle". | |
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| Definitions include: a second look. | |
| Definitions include: compromise. | |
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| Definitions include: to beat severely, or defeat severely. | |
| Definitions include: taking bribes. | |
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| Definitions include: to rob or extort. | |
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| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
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| Definitions include: to take a look. | |
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| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
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| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
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| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
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| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
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