pissing contest
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Meaning · English
A pointless competition, dispute or conflict, often over some trivial matter.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm not getting into a pissing contest with him over who has the fastest car.
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 “pissing contest” mean?
A pointless competition, dispute or conflict, often over some trivial matter.
Is “pissing contest” formal or informal?
pissing contest is generally slang, vulgar.