cheesed off

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Word: Cheesed Off

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: "Cheesed off" is a British informal expression that means to be very annoyed or irritated about something. When someone is cheesed off, they have lost their patience and are feeling frustrated.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "cheesed off" to describe how you feel when something bothers you or when you are unhappy with a situation or someone's behavior. It's usually used in informal conversations.

Example Sentences:

1. "I was really cheesed off when my brother borrowed my favorite shirt without asking."
2. "She felt cheesed off after waiting for an hour for the bus that never came."

Advanced Usage:

You can also use "cheesed off" in a more complex sentence structure: - "After the meeting, he left the office feeling cheesed off because his ideas were ignored."

Word Variants:

• Cheese (verb): To annoy or irritate someone. (e.g., "Stop cheesing me off with your constant questions!")
• Cheesed (past participle): Can be used in phrases like "I was cheesed last night."

Different Meanings:

While "cheesed off" primarily means annoyed, "cheese" can also refer to the dairy product or something that is overly sentimental or cheesy (in a bad way, like a cheesy movie).

Synonyms:

• Annoyed
• Irritated
• Frustrated
• Upset
• Fed up

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren't direct idioms or phrasal verbs that include "cheesed off," but it can be used in sentences with other expressions about feelings: - "I was at my wit's end" (meaning you can’t handle it anymore). - "I'm fed up with this situation" (meaning you are tired of it).

Summary:

In summary, "cheesed off" is a casual way to express that you are very annoyed or irritated. It is mostly used in spoken English and can add a bit of personality to your conversations.

Academic

Adjective

1. greatly annoyed; out of patience
   • had an exasperated look on his face
   • felt exasperated beyond endurance

Synonyms

• exasperated
• browned off