1
as in ballistic
feeling or showing anger
the boss is really teed off about the loss of one of our most important clients, so it's probably best to avoid him right now
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2
as in irritated
subjected to and reacting with irritation
she gets really teed off if you touch anything on her desk
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teed off
Adjective
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In short order, Fort Greely picks up on an intercontinental ballistic-missile launch from somewhere in the Pacific—presumably just a test, and one that will splash down in the Sea of Japan.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Designed for protection and survivability Anduril said EagleEye provides enhanced survivability through ballistic and blast protection built into an ultralight shell that can be worn comfortably for extended periods.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Simpson allegedly became irritated that Hampton didn't thank her for holding the door open, triggering an argument.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Why Deeper Complexions Need an Adapted Playbook Darker skin has more melanin—and more risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation when irritated.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cate is obviously very angry at Jordan, Emma and Marie, but the moment feels like a callback to two other events — the young woman who almost died in the club in the pilot, whom the gang abandons but Marie saves; and Shetty, whom Cate prevents Marie from saving in the season one finale.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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An allegedly angry Spears threw a cocktail in his face.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In March, Goldberg grew annoyed after Teta teed up the show's theme music to play her off.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Another issue that cropped up frequently last season also left Lee a tad annoyed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, after the pandemic—which initially decimated sales but then led to a surge in business that overwhelmed REI’s supply chain and operations—Artz made moves that angered many employees.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The real estate developer who angered Benbrook residents this past summer with his plan to build in a floodplain has been indicted on felony charges in Parker County for alleged misappropriation of funds and theft.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Everyone has an opinion about the correct address for ladies, and everyone is indignant when others’ choices are different.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Still, Waits' daughter was indignant.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So what exactly got the studio so hot and bothered?—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite his status as a pop culture icon for close to 50 years now, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has claimed he’s not terribly bothered about being overlooked by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Democrats' ballyhooed and famously expensive bid to unseat her in 2020 sputtered to an 8-point defeat in a state that President Joe Biden carried by 9 points.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Unpopular Peruvian president removed from office Peruvian lawmakers impeached President Dina Boluarte and removed her from power, ending an unpopular presidency during which crime rates soared and the economy sputtered.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Teed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teed%20off. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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