English · Slang Attested 18+

piss something up the wall

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To waste or squander (money, talent, opportunity, etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm lãng phí hoặc phung phí

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⚠ Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

He could have been a pro, but he pissed his talent up the wall.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(specifically) To waste (one's money) on alcoholic drink.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm lãng phí tiền vào rượu

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⚠ Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

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

What does “piss something up the wall” mean?

To waste or squander (money, talent, opportunity, etc.).

Is “piss something up the wall” formal or informal?

piss something up the wall is generally slang, vulgar.

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