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tick off

verb

Meaning

  • (sometimes methaphorical) To sign with a tick.

    "I ticked off Harry today because he announced he was present."

  • To list (create or recite a list).

  • To annoy, aggravate.

    "It really ticks me off when people don't use proper punctuation."

  • To reprimand.

    "Fred was ticked off by the teacher for playing around in class."

Synonyms

bug,
irk,
enumerate,
recite,
admonish,
tell off