ticked
word · lemma: tick
Definition
'Ticked' is an informal word meaning annoyed or slightly angry. It is mostly used in casual conversation and often appears as 'ticked off'.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly US English. Usually used as 'ticked off', but sometimes shortened to just 'ticked.' Milder than 'angry' or 'mad.' Don't use in formal writing. Common mistakes: don't confuse with the noun 'tick' (the insect or check mark).
Spanish: molesto - enojado (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): irritado - chateado (informal)Portuguese (PT): irritado - chateado (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 生气的 (口语) - 恼火的Chinese (Traditional): 生氣的 (口語) - 惱火的Hindi: चिढ़ा हुआ - गुस्साए (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: مستاء - غاضب (عامية)Bengali: রাগান্বিত - বিরক্তRussian: раздражённый - злойJapanese: ムッとした - イラっとしたVietnamese: bực mình - cáuKorean: 짜증난 - 기분이 상한Turkish: sinirli - kızgın (hafif)Urdu: خفا - ناراض (ہلکا)Indonesian: kesal - jengkel
Example Sentences
She was ticked because her brother broke her toy.
basic
I'm really ticked about the mess in the kitchen.
basic
He gets ticked when people are late.
basic
My boss was ticked after our report wasn't finished on time.
natural
He looked ticked, so I decided to give him some space.
natural
It really ticked me off when they canceled the show last minute.
natural