English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

piss down

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Meaning · English

To rain heavily.

⚠ Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

I'm not going to the shops now. It's pissing down.

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 “piss down” mean?

To rain heavily.

Is “piss down” formal or informal?

piss down is generally slang, vulgar.

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