Meaning of pity pie | Babel Free

Definitions

An imaginary pie said to be consumed by a person who is self-pitying or being pitied.

derogatory, informal

Examples

“I've worn the pity hat, eaten the pity pie, and sung the blues. But I've learned over time that it isn't worth carrying that baggage through life.”

“So before you have a taste of that pity pie, you would say, “Mr. Doe, we are required to give you one last opportunity to take care of this voluntarily […]”

““Come on,” Wallace said, loping past me toward the van. “I'll buy you some pie.” Pity pie. That was what he was thinking. He thought I liked him, and he needed to buy me pity pie. Could this day get any worse? I sighed and followed after them.”

““I mean about me,” said John, “but, as usual, let's talk about you.” “At least I rank among the innocents,” Howard noted. “And my team thinks it deserves a tad more of the pity pie.””

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