teed off

The phrase "teed off" originates from golf but is also used informally to express strong emotions like anger.

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Definition

B2Informal

(slang)Feeling very angry or annoyed.

Example

  • She was really teed off when she found out about the mistake.
  • He gets teed off easily when things don't go his way.

C1Golf

(sports, technical)Hitting the ball from the tee to start a game or a hole.

Example

  • He teed off with a powerful drive down the fairway.
  • The players teed off early in the morning to avoid the heat.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "teed off":

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