Idiom idiom
tee off
Meaning
To irritate, vex, or annoy.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“His constant complaining really tees me off.”
“The boss changed the project deadline at the last minute, which really teed off the entire team.”
“The politician's dismissive response to the public's concerns teed off his supporters, leading to a significant decline in his approval ratings.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026