Tick off

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verb

To make someone annoyed or irritated.

His careless attitude ticks me off.
Visual representation of "tick off" - To make someone annoyed or irritated

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  • tick someone off
  • tick off someone

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Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Expression

Used informally, often among friends or in casual conversations.

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When the server ignored us, it really ticked me off.
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Show Emotion

Expresses feelings of annoyance or frustration, not strong anger.

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His constant humming during the movie ticked me off.
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Can Escalate

Repeated actions might tick someone off more each time.

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She ticks me off more every day with her lateness.
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