pissant Definition
a person or thing that is insignificant or contemptible.
Using pissant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pissant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He thinks he's important, but he's just a pissant.
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I'm not going to waste my time on that pissant project.
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Don't let that pissant boss get to you.
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The company's profits are just a pissant amount compared to their competitors.
pissant Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pissant
Antonyms for pissant
- heavyweight
- somebody
- big shot
Phrases with pissant
pissant country
a small or insignificant country
Example
Why would anyone want to visit that pissant country?
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I'm tired of working this pissant job. I need to find something better.
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I grew up in a pissant town where nothing ever happened.
Origins of pissant
from French 'pisse-ant', meaning 'ant that urinates'
Summary: pissant in Brief
The term 'pissant' [ˈpɪs.ænt] refers to a person or thing that is insignificant or contemptible. It can be used to describe people, projects, or amounts, as in 'He thinks he's important, but he's just a pissant.' 'Pissant' also extends into phrases like 'pissant country,' 'pissant job,' and 'pissant town,' all denoting small or unimportant places.
