take a piss
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
I need to go to the washroom to take a piss.Tôi cần vào nhà vệ sinh để giải tỏa.
Tatoeba sentence #5130788 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “take a piss” mean?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “take a piss” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.