What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
piss
Example
He pissed on the side of the road because there were no restrooms nearby. [pissed: past tense]
Example
I have to piss really badly, can we stop at the next gas station? [piss: verb]
tinkle
Example
I heard the tinkle of the water as he relieved himself in the bathroom. [tinkle: noun]
Example
Excuse me, I need to go tinkle before we leave. [tinkle: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Piss is more commonly used than tinkle in everyday language, but both words are informal and not appropriate for formal situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between piss and tinkle?
Tinkle is more appropriate for polite or euphemistic language, while piss is considered vulgar and should be avoided in formal situations.
