pissing war en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
The phrase is derived from the territorial behaviour of certain animals, such as male cats, which mark territorial claims with urine.
Meanings
- An often vicious conflict in which combatants contend for dominance over certain territory.
- (idiomatic, slang, vulgar) An immature dispute over some trivial matter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pissing wars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |