torque off
C1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To make someone very angry or annoyed.
Literal meaning: To apply rotational force until something breaks off — suggesting the image of someone being twisted with anger.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To make someone very angry or annoyed.
"It really torqued me off when he took credit for my work in front of the entire team."
Grammar: separable
2 C1
idiomatic
informal
(Passive) To be in a state of anger or irritation.
"She was torqued off for the rest of the day after the argument with her boss."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Chiefly American English, informal. 'Torque' here likely draws on the mechanical sense of twisting force, suggesting someone being 'wound up' or twisted with anger. Often used in passive constructions: 'I was totally torqued off.' Considered a euphemistic or colourful substitute for stronger expressions.
Commonly used with
completely really totally me him her
Forms
Base
torque off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
torques off
he/she/it
Past simple
torqued off
yesterday
Past participle
torqued off
have + pp
-ing form
torquing off
continuous
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