pissing war
The term "pissing war" is an informal and often vulgar way to describe a futile and ego-driven conflict or competition.
Definition
C1General
(slang, vulgar)A petty and pointless argument or competition where individuals try to outdo each other.
Example
- Their argument about whose turn it was to take out the trash turned into a full-blown pissing war.
C1Conflict
(slang, vulgar)A series of retaliatory actions between parties, often escalating and becoming destructive.
Example
- The companies' ongoing pissing war over market share is hurting both their reputations.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pissing war":
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