piss-takery
(chiefly, Britain, slang) The act of taking the piss.
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(chiefly, Britain, slang) The act of taking the piss.
If they can’t make Shakespeare’s language their own, the passionate, tragic emotions on the page simply become the stuff of cliché – making ‘Wherefore art thou, Romeo?’ ripe for comedic piss-takery.
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(British, slang) A person who takes the piss.
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An instance of taking the piss.
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To tease, ridicule or mock (someone).
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British slang for a person who takes the piss — that is, someone who mocks, teases, or tests the limits of what others will put up with. A piss-taker might be pushing your patience with outrageous demands, pulling someone's leg with an elaborate wind-up, or just relentlessly taking the mickey. The term ranges from affectionate to genuinely critical depending on tone and context. In the right company, being called a piss-taker is practically a compliment.
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To subject those present to teasing, ridicule or mockery, or to show contempt.