browned off en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, slang) Annoyed, upset, angry, bored, fed up, disgusted
Some of our young troops get a bit browned off with constant criticism.
1958, Government Plans To Merge Some Defence Services, Sydney Morning Herald - 28 March 1958Bob was browned off when he was passed over for promotion.
"I went AWOL because I was browned off with being a latrine orderly and not because I wanted hazardous duty," Hill said in making his plea.
1949, Pvt. Hill, AWOL From U.S. Army, Toured Britain Three Years As Lady Fire Eater, Grape Belt And Chautauqua Farmer - 10 June 1949
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most browned off | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more browned off | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
cheesed off · ticked off · brassed off · peed off · pissed off · teed off
Translations (4)
fr excité (annoyed, fed up) · fr exaspéré (annoyed, fed up) · ru сы́тый по го́рло (annoyed, fed up) · ru раздражённый (annoyed, fed up)