piss up a rope

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To engage in futile or impossible activity.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Used as an abrupt dismissal.

Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “piss up a rope” mean?

To engage in futile or impossible activity.

Is “piss up a rope” formal or informal?

piss up a rope is generally slang, vulgar.