Meaning and local context
In Atlanta, “pressed” means Bothered, upset, or overly concerned. Informal youth slang heard in Atlanta and nationally.
Example in context
A local example is “Why are you so pressed about it?” In plain English, that means “Why are you so upset about it?”
Why are you so pressed about it?
Why are you so upset about it?
How to interpret it
The surrounding sentence is important when interpreting “pressed”. Use the regional sense above when the situation matches the example instead of relying on the word or phrase in isolation.
Tone and caution
It dismisses another person’s feelings and can escalate conflict. Because this is informal regional language, tone and situation should guide whether you use “pressed” yourself or simply recognise it when someone else uses it.