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ticked

Meanings
  • Verb

    To mark or indicate by a check or cross.

    - "He ticked off the items on his to-do list."
    - "The referee ticked off the player for a foul."
  • Verb

    To be in a state of excitement or agitation.

    - "After winning the lottery, she was really ticked."
    - "The crowd was ticked off by the long wait."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79293879"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ticked
picked , micked , licked
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. tick (en) : A blood-sucking arachnid

  2. tick (en) : A small mark or notch

  3. tick (en) : To make a small mark or notch

  4. tick (en) : To mark or indicate by a check or cross

  5. tick (en) : To be in a state of excitement or agitation

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. tick (a blood-sucking arachnid)

  2. tic (an involuntary spasm)

  3. teak (a type of wood)

  4. tack (to attach)

  5. tic-tac-toe (a game)

Variants
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ticked , tick , ticking , ticks , tick off , ticked off , ticking off , ticks off , tick over , ticked over , ticking over , ticks over
Forms
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ticked off, ticked someone off, tick someone off

Etymology
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Originally meant 'to mark with a notch' or 'to check'. Derived from Old English tecan (to touch, strike) and teac (a mark).

Trivia
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  1. The term 'ticked off' originated in the 1920s and was first used to describe being angry or annoyed.

  2. In the United States, it is estimated that over 50% of the population has been 'ticked off' at least once in their lives.

Related Concepts
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  1. agitation: A state of restlessness and anxiety, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as trembling or increased heart rate.

  2. excitement: A state of heightened emotion and energy, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and breathing.

Culture
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In literature, 'ticked' is often used to describe a person's state of excitement or agitation. In art, there are various representations of the 'ticked' as a symbol of anger or frustration. In music, there is a popular song titled 'Ticked Off' by the band 3 Doors Down.

How to Memorize "ticked"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a checkmark or a cross being made on a piece of paper or a to-do list.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ticked' with feelings of excitement or agitation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tick Tock' to remember the definitions of 'ticked' as 'To mark or indicate by a check or cross' and 'To be in a state of excitement or agitation'.

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