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Synonyms for teed off


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : tee
Phonetic Transcription : ti

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Définition of teed off

Origin :
  • in golf, 1721, back-formation from teaz (1673), taken as a plural; a Scottish word of uncertain origin. The original form was a little heap of sand. The verb meaning "place a ball on a golf tee" is recorded from 1673; figurative sense of "to make ready" (usually with up) is recorded from 1938. Teed off in the figurative sense of "angry, annoyed" is first recorded 1953, probably as a euphemism for p(iss)ed off.
  • As in pissed off : adj angry
  • As in fit to be tied : adj extremely angry
  • As in disgusted : adj sickened; offended
  • As in pitch in : verb help out
  • As in take up : verb begin or start again
  • As in embark on : verb begin undertaking, journey
  • As in enter : verb embark on; take part in

Antonyms for teed off

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