piddle away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To piss away: to waste or squander time, money, etc.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He piddled away three hours at the bus station waiting for Gabe to show up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “piddle away” mean?

To piss away: to waste or squander time, money, etc.

Is “piddle away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.