How to Pronounce "tee off on"
expression
ˈti/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
TEE-awf-AHN
tˈiː/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn
TEE-of-ON
Definition
To strongly criticize or attack someone, often verbally. Originally from golf, where it means to hit the ball hard at the start of play.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈti/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
tˈiː/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-awf-AHN
UK
TEE-of-ON
Listen in Context
The journalist teed off on the new tax policy.
Fans teed off on the team's poor performance.
She teed off on her opponent during the debate.
The coach really teed off on the players after their loss.