piss-take

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

An instance of taking the piss.

Register: slang, vulgar

Examples

You don't mind me saying this, but this is not a piss-take, is it? Because I know a few impressionists and you could be one of them.

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

Meaning · English

A parody.

Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

An unpleasant situation that is comparable to a parody.

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-take” mean?

An instance of taking the piss.

Is “piss-take” formal or informal?

piss-take is generally slang, vulgar.