tee off
verb
teed off; teeing off; tees off
1
: to drive from a tee
3
: to hit hard
4
: to make an angry denunciation
—often used with on
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The Dodgers again couldn’t hold a lead, letting the Rockies tee off for 15 hits.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The tournament tees off Friday.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The New York Yankees three-time MVP Aaron Judge and the Los Angeles Angels’ three-time MVP Mike Trout teed off on opposing pitchers during their matchup in the Bronx.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But the Padres teed off on right-hander Valente Bellozo, who gave up five runs on eight hits, including three home runs, over 4 1/3 innings.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The tournament tees off Friday.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The New York Yankees three-time MVP Aaron Judge and the Los Angeles Angels’ three-time MVP Mike Trout teed off on opposing pitchers during their matchup in the Bronx.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But the Padres teed off on right-hander Valente Bellozo, who gave up five runs on eight hits, including three home runs, over 4 1/3 innings.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Tee off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tee%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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