Ticked: meaning, definitions and examples
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ticked
[ tɪkt ]
marking something
Ticked is the past tense of the verb 'tick', which means to make a small mark against something, typically to indicate that it has been considered or completed. In various contexts, it can refer to checking off items on a list, indicating a selection, or noting that a task has been done. It is often used in administrative and organizational settings where lists or checkboxes are common.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I ticked all the completed tasks off my list.
- She ticked the boxes to indicate her preferences.
- Make sure to tick the items you've reviewed.
- He ticked 'yes' when asked if he was interested.
feeling annoyed
Ticked can also colloquially describe a state of annoyance or anger. When someone says they are 'ticked off', it means they are unhappy or frustrated about something. This usage is informal and is often used in casual conversations. The phrase originated in American English and has become widely recognized.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I was really ticked off at the delay.
- She got ticked when her plans were canceled.
- He was ticked about the misunderstanding.
Translations
Translations of the word "ticked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marcado
🇮🇳 चिह्नित
🇩🇪 abgehakt
🇮🇩 dicentang
🇺🇦 позначений
🇵🇱 zaznaczony
🇯🇵 チェックされた
🇫🇷 coché
🇪🇸 marcado
🇹🇷 işaretli
🇰🇷 체크된
🇸🇦 مُعلَم
🇨🇿 zaškrtnutý
🇸🇰 označený
🇨🇳 已标记
🇸🇮 označen
🇮🇸 merkt
🇰🇿 белгіленген
🇬🇪 ნიშნული
🇦🇿 işarələnmiş
🇲🇽 marcado
Etymology
The term 'tick' derives from the late Middle English word 'tikken', which is of uncertain origin but is believed to be imitative of the sound of a small mark being made or a light ticking sound. The verb 'tick' has evolved in English to encompass a variety of meanings, notably associated with marking items, as one might do with a checklist. The use of 'tick' in a colloquial sense to indicate annoyance or anger seems to have surfaced in the 20th century, particularly in American slang. The word has thus expanded from its original, more literal interpretations to capture emotional states in informal conversation.