Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-the-piss
idiomatic expression
/teɪk ðə pɪs/
Definition
To mock or tease someone, often in a light-hearted or playful manner.
Examples
- Don’t take the piss out of him; he’s having a tough day.
- She always likes to take the piss when we’re serious.
Meaning
The phrase is used informally to describe a situation where someone is being made fun of or when someone is not being taken seriously. It can imply that the person is not being treated authentically, often as a joke or ridicule.
Synonyms
- mock
- tease
- ridicule
- deride
- make fun of
