piss-poor
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Meaning · English
Reflecting a low standard of workmanship or achievement; very inferior.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance
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-poor” mean?
Reflecting a low standard of workmanship or achievement; very inferior.
Is “piss-poor” formal or informal?
piss-poor is generally slang, vulgar.