How do you use "Cheesed Off" in a sentence?

I'm getting really cheesed off with all these delays. She was cheesed off that no one listened to her suggestions. After waiting an hour, we were all pretty cheesed off. Don't get cheesed off—I'm sure it wasn't intentional.

Cheesed Off

Q: What does "Cheesed Off" mean?

Annoyed or fed up A milder, more polite alternative to ruder expressions of annoyance. Being cheesed off suggests frustration and exasperation rather than full-blown anger. It's the kind of annoyance you might admit to in front of your grandmother.

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

Practice this with flashcards, quizzes & audio on WordLoci →

Meaning: Annoyed or fed up

恼火或厌烦

Molesto o harto

イライラしている、うんざりしている

짜증나는, 지긋지긋한

A milder, more polite alternative to ruder expressions of annoyance. Being cheesed off suggests frustration and exasperation rather than full-blown anger. It's the kind of annoyance you might admit to in front of your grandmother.

这是一种更温和、更礼貌的表达恼怒的替代说法。Cheesed off表示的是挫折和厌烦，而不是完全的愤怒。这是那种你可以在奶奶面前承认的烦恼程度。

Una alternativa más suave y educada a expresiones más groseras de molestia. Estar cheesed off sugiere frustración y exasperación en lugar de ira total. Es el tipo de molestia que podrías admitir delante de tu abuela.

より失礼な表現の代わりになる、より穏やかで丁寧な言い方です。Cheesed offは、完全な怒りではなく、苛立ちや frustration を示唆します。おばあちゃんの前でも認められる程度のイライラです。

더 거친 짜증 표현들에 비해 부드럽고 공손한 대안이다. Cheesed off는 본격적인 분노보다는 좌절감과 진저리를 암시한다. 할머니 앞에서도 인정할 수 있을 정도의 짜증이다.

Examples

I'm getting really cheesed off with all these delays.
这些延误让我真的很烦。
Me estoy hartando de todos estos retrasos.
こういう遅延にはうんざりしてきた。
이 끝없는 지연에 정말 짜증나기 시작했어.
She was cheesed off that no one listened to her suggestions.
没人听她的建议，她很恼火。
Ella estaba molesta porque nadie escuchó sus sugerencias.
誰も彼女の提案を聞かなくて、彼女はイライラしていた。
아무도 자기 의견을 안 들어줘서 그녀는 짜증이 나 있었다.
After waiting an hour, we were all pretty cheesed off.
等了一个小时后，我们都很烦了。
Después de esperar una hora, todos estábamos bastante hartos.
1時間待った後、みんなかなりイライラしていた。
한 시간이나 기다린 후에 우리 모두 꽤 짜증이 나 있었다.
Don't get cheesed off—I'm sure it wasn't intentional.
别烦——我相信那不是故意的。
No te molestes—estoy seguro de que no fue intencional.
怒らないで——わざとじゃなかったと思う。
짜증내지 마—일부러 그런 건 아니었을 거야.

Pronunciation

/tʃiːzd ɒf/

Usage Guide

Context: friends, family, work-casual

Tone: mildly annoyed, slightly humorous

✓ Do Say

I'm a bit cheesed off about it.
我对这事有点烦。
Estoy un poco molesto por eso.
そのことでちょっとイライラしてる。
그것 때문에 좀 짜증나.
She seemed cheesed off.
她看起来很烦躁。
Ella parecía molesta.
彼女はイライラしているみたいだった。
그녀 짜증나 보였어.
Don't get cheesed off.
别烦了。
No te molestes.
イライラしないで。
짜증내지 마.

✗ Don't Say

May sound quaint or dated to some
对有些人来说可能听起来古怪或过时
Puede sonar pintoresco o anticuado para algunos
古風に聞こえることがある
어떤 사람들에게는 촌스럽거나 구식으로 들릴 수 있다
Stick to British audiences for best understanding
最好只对英国观众使用以确保理解
Mejor quedarse con audiencias británicas para mejor comprensión
理解してもらうにはイギリス人相手がベスト
영국인 대상으로 사용해야 가장 잘 통한다

Common Mistakes

Not as common as it once was—may sound old-fashioned
Americans may not recognize this phrase

Origin & History

The origin is unclear, but 'cheesed off' has been British slang since the mid-20th century. One theory links it to 'browned off' (another military slang term for fed up), with 'cheesed' perhaps referring to the browning of cheese under a grill. The randomness of 'cheese' adds to its humorous quality.

Etymology: Origin uncertain; possibly related to 'browned off' or simply nonsensical slang

First recorded: British military slang from the 1940s

Cultural Context

Era: 1940s onwards

Generation: More common with older generations

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Often used in British sitcoms; Has a slightly retro feel

Regional notes: Distinctly British. Sounds quite quaint to American ears.

Variations

Cheesed offA bit cheesedReally cheesed off