piss in someone's pocket
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Meaning · English
To say flattering or fawning things to a person in the hope of gaining favour with them.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nói những lời xu nịnh để đạt được sự yêu thích của ai đó
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
‘Don′t piss in my pocket, son. How would you know what I used to be?’ But he was flattered.
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 in someone's pocket” mean?
To say flattering or fawning things to a person in the hope of gaining favour with them.
Is “piss in someone's pocket” formal or informal?
piss in someone's pocket is generally slang.