Definition of "tee off" in English

Verb

1. To hit the first shot of the hole, from the tee.

   • I always check the wind direction before I tee off.

2. To hit the ball very hard, especially for a home run.

   • Reyes teed off on a hanging curve to give the Cardinals a 3-1 lead.

3. To irritate, vex, or annoy.

   • Boy, do his jibes ever tee me off!