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Old 11-09-2006, 04:54 PM   #20
limey
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Originally Posted by DanaC
hehehehehe that term has several meanings. Mainly it refers to somone who is messing about, not taking something seriously. It comes I think, from 'taking the piss'.
I disagree - I think it means someone who drinks a lot. Also "to be out on the piss" = out to get drunk.
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