Tick off

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo sign an item on a list with a tick mark, especially as a signal that the item has been verified or completed.

"I ticked off Harry today because he announced he was present.; I ticked three things off the list in my head, and had only four chores left to do."

2.VerbTo list (create or recite a list).

3.VerbTo annoy, aggravate.

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

4.VerbTo reprimand.

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

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