British Slang With Piss: What It Really Means

If you watch British TV or talk with people from the UK, you will hear the word 'piss' in many expressions. It is informal and a little rude, but understanding it is essential for real British English. In this video, you will learn five common meanings. 'Piss off' means 'go away', and it is quite rude, so avoid using it with people you do not know. 'I'm so pissed off' means 'I'm very angry or annoyed'. 'Stop taking the piss' means 'stop teasing me' or 'stop making fun of me'. 'He's pissed' shows a big difference between British and American English: in the UK it means 'he's drunk', while in the US it usually means 'he's angry'. Finally, 'it's pissing down' means 'it's raining heavily', a very common complaint about British weather. These expressions are slang, so use them only with close friends in casual situations, never at work or in formal writing. Understanding them, however, helps you follow films, series and conversations without confusion. Watch the video, listen to the British pronunciation, and notice how the same word changes meaning depending on the phrase.