ticked I. \ˈtikt\adjective Etymology:tick (II) + -ed 1.: marked or variegated with ticks 2.of a hair: banded with two or more colors II. \ˈtikt\adjective Etymology: short for ticked off, past participle of tick off (herein) : angry : upset < get a little ticked when people give me bad news in a polite way — Will Manley >