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pissant
(piss|ant)
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɪsant/
US
vulgar slang
noun
an insignificant or contemptible person or thing.
adjective
worthless or contemptible.
Origin:
mid 17th century
: from the noun
piss
+
-ant
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