1 C1 idiomatic slang
to waste something valuable in a careless or stupid way
"He pissed away his savings on gambling and cheap gadgets."
separable
piss away
C1 slang separable transitive
to waste money, time, or opportunities carelessly and stupidly
In plain English
to waste something badly
What does "piss away" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to send something away while urinating
Actually means
to waste something badly
Usage tip
Strong vulgar slang, especially common in British and informal speech. Often used with money, chances, or talent.
Words that pair with "piss away"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
money time chance opportunity career talent
How to conjugate "piss away"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
piss away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pisses away
he/she/it
Past simple
pissed away
yesterday
Past participle
pissed away
have + pp
-ing form
pissing away
continuous
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