Pressed
Stable🎒High SchoolDefinition
Being upset, bothered, or overly emotional about something. 'Why are you so pressed?' = 'why are you so upset about this?' Implies the person is overreacting.
Translation for Parents
It means bothered or upset, usually implying someone is overreacting. 'She's pressed about not being invited' = she's more upset about it than she should be. It's basically 'salty' with a judgment call attached.
Examples
“Why are you so pressed it's not that deep”
“Why are you so upset about this? It's not that serious.”
“She's pressed because I got the last slice”
“She's unreasonably upset because I took the last slice of pizza”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
Asking your teenager 'why are you so pressed?' when they're dramatic is devastating and effective. They will be more pressed. Mission accomplished.
Category
insult
Peak
2020-01
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit