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ticked

[ tikt ]

adjective

Slang.
  1. angry; miffed.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ticked1

First recorded in 1935–40; tick 1 + -ed 2
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Example Sentences

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In the last year, asking rents for apartments in many parts of Southern California also have ticked down, but the January fires in L.A.

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The crowd at Pauley Pavilion rose as one as the seconds ticked down.

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Southern California home prices ticked up in February, the first increase in seven months.

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The game turned chippy as the minutes ticked away, with five players sharing the penalty boxes at one point.

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"This is my one and only target and goal and dream that remains to be ticked," Leclerc said.

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