Teed off Meaning in English
expression
ˈtid/ /ˈɔf
TEED-awf
tˈiːd/ /ˈɒf
TEED-of
Definition
"Teed off" is an informal expression meaning annoyed, angry, or irritated about something.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly American English, informal. Used instead of 'angry' or 'mad' in casual speech. Often appears as 'teed off at (someone/something)' or 'get teed off.' It comes from golf ('tee off'), but rarely refers to the sport in this context.
Spanish: enfadado - molestoPortuguese (BR): irritado - bravoPortuguese (PT): irritado - zangadoChinese (Simplified): 生氣 - 惱火Chinese (Traditional): 生氣 - 惱火Hindi: गुस्से में - नाराज़Arabic: غاضب - مستاءBengali: রেগে যাওয়া - বিরক্ত হওয়াRussian: разозлиться - взбеситься - раздражитьсяJapanese: 腹が立つ - イライラするVietnamese: bực mình - cáu kỉnhKorean: 화가 나다 - 짜증나다Turkish: sinirlenmek - kızmakUrdu: ناراض ہونا - غصہ ہوناIndonesian: bực mình - cáu giận
Example Sentences
He was teed off because his train was late.
basic
She gets teed off when people interrupt her.
basic
Don’t get teed off over small things.
basic
I was so teed off when I found out they canceled my order without telling me.
natural
If you keep bugging him, he's going to get teed off.
natural
Honestly, I get teed off every time someone cuts me off in traffic.
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