Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to take the piss out of someone
idiom
toʊ teɪk ðə pɪs aʊt ʌv ˈsʌmˌwʌn
Definition
To mock or make fun of someone in a playful manner.
Examples
- He was just taking the piss out of you because he thinks you’re funny.
- Don’t take it too seriously; she was only taking the piss out of you.
- We were just sitting around, taking the piss out of each other all afternoon.
Meaning
This phrase is often used in British English, where it indicates that someone is jokingly teasing another person. It is usually light-hearted and not meant to be taken seriously.
Synonyms
- tease
- mock
- ridicule
- joke
