pee

¹ American  

[pee] / pi /

noun

plural

pees, pee

1. the letter p.

2. British. penny.

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pee ² American  

[pee] / pi /

verb (used without object)

peed, peeing

1. to urinate.

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noun

1. urine.

2. the act of urinating.

pee British  

/ piː /

verb

1. (intr) to urinate

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noun

1. urine

2. the act of urinating

Etymology

Origin of pee¹

Middle English pe (< Old French ) < Latin pē < Greek peî pi ¹

Origin of pee²

First recorded in 1875–80; euphemism for piss, using initial letter

Explanation

Pee is an informal but common word that means "to urinate." Of all the slang words for bodily functions, this is one of the least offensive. Though it's not very naughty to talk about peeing or taking a pee, this term is a little childish. However, saying "I have to take a peepee!" or "My dog is going number one" are even more childish. No one will blink when you say you have to pee, but they're probably not thrilled to get this information either. Unless something in particular about peeing needs to be discussed, it's best to just say, "I have to go to the bathroom."

Example Sentences

Another problem, she says, is that so many dogs are brought to these public rest areas to pee, poop and drink water that they can become unsanitary—especially for older dogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Only the three P's - pee, paper and poo should be put down the toilet.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

If you've never kept a reptile, you might be surprised to learn that many of them actually "pee" in crystal form.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

“Did Bob not pee when you first got him?”

From Slate • Sep. 4, 2025

“After I defeat him with my superior pirate skills, we could let Franz loose and have him pee all over his door again. Would that make you feel better?”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser