pee
pee
Pronunciation
pee: /piː/
Word Form Variations
Noun:
Singular: pee
Plural: pees
Verb:
Base form: pee
Third-person singular present: pees
Present participle: peeing
Past tense: peed
Past participle: peed
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Definition 1: A colloquial term for urine; the liquid waste product excreted from the body.
Synonyms: urine, micturition (medical), wee (colloquial, UK), tinkle (colloquial, euphemism)
Antonyms: (No direct antonyms, as it refers to a specific bodily fluid)
Verb
Definition 1: To urinate; to discharge urine from the body.
Synonyms: urinate, micturate (medical), relieve oneself, take a leak (informal), go to the bathroom/restroom
Antonyms: retain, hold (in the context of holding one's urine)
Examples of Use
General Public Discourse:
A parent to a child: "Do you need to pee before we leave?" (Common spoken language)
Someone complaining: "I really have to pee – this line is so long!" (Informal conversation)
A pet owner discussing their dog: "My puppy always tries to pee on the rug when I'm not looking." (Everyday conversation)
Books:
"Harry felt a sudden, urgent need to pee." (J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, likely a paraphrase from a passage where such a need arises for a character)
"She didn't want to leave the warmth of her bed, but her bladder insisted she get up and pee." (From a contemporary fiction novel, representative of a character's internal thoughts or actions)
Newspapers/Online Publications (often in lifestyle, health, or parenting sections, or in more informal contexts):
"Tips for Potty Training: Don't force your child to pee if they're not ready." (Parents Magazine online article, typical of advice columns)
"The surprising reason your dog might pee in the house." (PetMD.com, common for animal health articles)
"Many elderly individuals experience increased frequency of needing to pee during the night." (A health-related article, possibly from a general news site's health section)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
Television Show (Comedy/Sitcom): (Character, holding their stomach) "Oh man, I gotta pee so bad, I can taste it!" (Often used for comedic effect, like in Friends or The Office)
Film (Drama/Thriller, often to indicate urgency): (Character, in a tense situation) "Just a minute, I need to make a quick pee stop." (Heard in many films where characters are on the move)
Online Video (YouTube Vlog): "Hey guys, just got back from my run, and first thing I need to do is pee!" (A common, informal utterance in vlogs)
Song Lyrics (often in humorous or irreverent songs): "Woke up this morning, had to pee, then brushed my teeth and drank some tea." (A simplified, hypothetical lyric from a lighthearted song)
10 Famous Quotes Using Pee
"Why, you old rascal! Are you still alive? I just went to pee on your grave!" (A common, albeit dark, humorous expression often attributed loosely, but not to a specific famous individual.)
"I gotta pee like a racehorse." (A very common idiom used to express an urgent need to urinate, origin unknown but widely understood.)
"Every time I hear that song, it makes me want to pee my pants with laughter." (A hyperbolic, informal expression of extreme amusement.)
"If you have to pee in the ocean, do it." (A metaphorical quote suggesting to do what is necessary, even if it seems insignificant or improper in a larger context. Origin often attributed to various sources encouraging authenticity.)
"My dog thinks every tree is a place to pee." (A common observation made by dog owners, widely relatable.)
"He was so scared, he almost peed himself." (A common colloquial expression indicating extreme fear.)
"You can't pee in the wind." (A common idiom meaning you can't fight a losing battle or do something futile. While not tied to a single famous person, it's a well-known proverb.)
"Just five more minutes, I really need to pee!" (A frequently uttered phrase in everyday situations, often in media like sitcoms where characters need a bathroom break.)
"Don't pee on my parade." (A well-known idiomatic expression meaning don't spoil my good mood or plans. While "rain on my parade" is more common, "pee on my parade" is a less polite, but understood, variant.)
"I had to pee so bad, I was doing the potty dance." (A descriptive, common phrase illustrating the physical manifestation of needing to urinate urgently, often used in humor or relatable storytelling.)
Etymology
Origin: "Pee" comes from the initial letter "P" of the word "piss." It's a kind of euphemism, meaning it's a milder or indirect word used to replace one that's considered too harsh or offensive.
Root of "Piss": The word "piss" itself is much older. It can be traced back to Old French "pissier" (from the 12th century), which in turn came from a Vulgar Latin word "pissiare". This Latin word is thought to be imitative in origin, meaning it was created to sound like the act it describes – the sound of urinating.
First Known Use of "Pee":
As a verb (meaning "to urinate"), "pee" first appeared in written English around 1788. At first, it was used to mean "to spray with urine," and later, around 1879, it gained the general meaning of "to urinate."
As a noun (meaning "urine" or "an act of urination"), "pee" is recorded as being used from the 1880s onwards for the substance, and around 1902 for the act.
So, in simple terms, "pee" is a polite, abbreviated way of saying "piss," which itself is a very old word that likely came from the sound of someone urinating.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Pee
Pee one's pants: To urinate involuntarily due to extreme fear, excitement, or laughter.
Pee like a racehorse: To have a very urgent need to urinate.
Pee one's self: A more general way of saying "pee one's pants," often due to fear or intense amusement.
Pee in the wind: To attempt something futile or that will backfire. (Similar to "spit into the wind.")
Pee off: (British informal) To annoy or irritate someone. (Often used as "X really peed me off.")
Have to pee: A common, direct way of saying one needs to urinate.
Take a pee: To urinate. (Similar to "take a leak" or "take a wizz.")
Pee in the pool: (Figurative) To do something inconsiderate that affects everyone in a shared space.
Pee-pee dance: The fidgeting or squirming a person (often a child) does when they urgently need to urinate.
Pee and a promise: (Slang) A very quick, inadequate or superficial effort. (Origin uncertain, but used to describe something done in a hurry with little commitment.)
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Source Information
Definition of pee from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
