What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pee
Example
I have to pee really bad. [pee: verb]
Example
He went to the bathroom to pee. [pee: verb]
tinkle
Example
She heard the tinkle of urine hitting the water in the toilet. [tinkle: noun]
Example
Excuse me, I need to go tinkle. [tinkle: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pee is more commonly used than tinkle in everyday language. Pee is a more neutral term that can be used in a wider range of contexts, while tinkle is more limited in its usage and has a more playful or childlike connotation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pee and tinkle?
Neither pee nor tinkle are formal terms, and both are typically used in informal or casual contexts.
