Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Piss-up (Noun)

Quick summary: A vulgar UK term for a drinking session or a rowdy party.

What does it mean?

A vulgar UK term for a party or gathering where a lot of alcohol is consumed. It is often used in the idiom: He couldn't organize a piss-up in a brewery (meaning someone is very incompetent).

Is it positive or negative?

It is vulgar and informal.

When do you use it?

Use it in everyday conversation when the situation matches the meaning.

Examples

Example 1: It was supposed to be a quiet dinner, but it turned into a right piss-up.

Question for you

Have you heard or used 'piss up' in real conversation?

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