pissant
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
An insignificant person.
Register: derogatory, slang
Examples
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).
Sense 2
A person who adheres strictly to a rule or policy despite current circumstances.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A person seemingly incapable of focusing on anything but the trivial, especially in the sense of trivial or irrelevant criticism.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pissant” mean?
An insignificant person.
Is “pissant” formal or informal?
pissant is generally derogatory, slang.