Pee
Slang Term
AmericanBritishAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: Informal word for urination.
小便的非正式用语。
Palabra informal para orinar.
おしっこのくだけた言い方。
소변의 비격식 표현.
'Pee' is informal/children's word for urination—the American equivalent of British 'wee.' Considered mild and acceptable in most casual contexts. 'I need to pee' is common.
'Pee'是小便的非正式/儿童用语——相当于英式的'wee'。被认为是温和的,在大多数休闲场合可以接受。'I need to pee'很常用。
'Pee' es una palabra informal/infantil para orinar, el equivalente estadounidense del británico 'wee.' Se considera suave y aceptable en la mayoría de contextos informales. 'I need to pee' es muy común.
「Pee」はおしっこのくだけた・子供向けの言葉で、イギリスの「wee」に相当するアメリカ英語の表現。ほとんどのカジュアルな場面で穏やかで許容される。「I need to pee」は一般的。
'Pee'는 소변을 뜻하는 비격식·아동용 표현으로, 영국식 'wee'에 해당하는 미국식 표현입니다. 순한 표현으로 대부분의 캐주얼한 상황에서 사용 가능합니다. 'I need to pee'는 흔히 쓰이는 표현입니다.
Examples
- I need to pee. 我要尿尿Necesito hacer pisおしっこしたい쉬 마려워.
- I'm going for a pee. 我去尿尿Voy a hacer pisおしっこに行く쉬하러 갈게.
- Do you need to pee? 你要尿尿吗?¿Necesitas hacer pis?おしっこしたい?쉬 마려워?
Pronunciation
/piː/
Usage Guide
Context: casual speech
Tone: mild, casual
✓ Do Say
- Mild, acceptable term温和、可接受的用语término suave y aceptable穏やかで許容される表現순한 표현, 대부분의 상황에서 사용 가능
✗ Don't Say
- Not formal不正式No es formalフォーマルではない격식체는 아님
Common Mistakes
- Mild—acceptable in most contexts
Origin & History
Euphemistic shortening of 'piss,' possibly influenced by spelling 'p' (for 'piss'). Became acceptable mild term for urination, especially in American English.
Etymology: Shortened/euphemism for piss
First recorded: 18th century
Cultural Context
Era: 18th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common usage
Regional notes: Universal. More American than 'wee.'
Variations
PeeTake a pee
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