pi-jaw
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Meaning · English
Lecturing or patronizing talk, especially from an adult to a child.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'll admit for the moment that you aren't giving me pi-jaw.
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 “pi-jaw” mean?
Lecturing or patronizing talk, especially from an adult to a child.
Is “pi-jaw” formal or informal?
pi-jaw is generally archaic, slang.