adj
ticked
Ticked (adj) means Annoyed or irritated (informal). Example: “She was pretty ticked when the flight got cancelled.”
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Annoyed or irritated (informal).
"She was pretty ticked when the flight got cancelled."
How to use ticked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal for annoyed — usually in the phrase "ticked off."
When to use it
Informal, mainly American usage; often shortened from "ticked off."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more ticked
- Superlative
- most ticked
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Rhymes for ticked
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What does “ticked” mean?
The word “ticked” means annoyed or irritated (informal). In plain terms, informal for annoyed — usually in the phrase "ticked off.".
How do you use “ticked” in a sentence?
Here is “ticked” used in a sentence: “She was pretty ticked when the flight got cancelled.”
What part of speech is “ticked”?
“Ticked” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of ticked?
"ticked" (adj) means annoyed or irritated (informal).
