Meaning of the word "tick off" in English

What does "tick off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tick off

US /tɪk ɔf/

UK /tɪk ɔf/

to make someone angry or annoyed

Example:

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It really ticks me off when people are late.

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His constant complaining began to tick her off.

Synonym:

annoy irritate anger exasperate piss off

to mark an item on a list with a tick or check mark to indicate that it has been dealt with or completed

Example:

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Please tick off the items as you pack them.

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She ticked off each task on her to-do list.

Synonym:

check off mark off cross off check mark

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