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piss poor

piss poor is the alternative spelling of piss-poor.

Meaning of piss-poor

Adjective

piss-poor (comparative more piss-poor, superlative most piss-poor)

  1. (mildly, slang, vulgar) Reflecting a low standard of workmanship or achievement; very inferior.
    • Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

Forms of piss poor

comparativemore piss poor
superlativemost piss poor

Questions about piss poor

What is piss poor the alternative spelling of?
Piss poor is the alternative spelling of piss-poor.

Words near piss poor in the dictionary

  1. piss one's pants
  2. piss oneself
  3. piss out of one's ass
  4. piss out one's ass
  5. piss play
  6. piss poor
  7. piss pot
  8. piss pots
  9. piss proud
  10. piss room
  11. piss shivers

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