Fed up - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：Annoyed (Fed up)

Fed up 🔊

/ˌfed ˈʌp/

adj. phr.

Feeling unhappy, annoyed, or tired of something, especially because it has been going on for too long.

Annoyed 🔊

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/əˈnɔɪd/

adj. phr.

Feeling unhappy, irritated, or tired of something, typically because it has continued for too long.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From 'fed' (past of feed) + 'up' (completely), literally 'fully fed', metaphorically 'annoyed or tired'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine being fed so much food that you feel sick and annoyed.

📖 Example

I'm fed up with my alarm clock because it always goes off on weekends when I want to sleep in. 🔊 I'm fed up with my alarm clock because it always goes off on weekends when I want to sleep in.

🔗 Collocations

fed up with – annoyed or tired of something

get fed up – to become annoyed or impatient

🔄 Synonyms

sick of (adj. phr.) – Feeling disgusted or bored with something

tired of (adj. phr.) – Having lost patience or interest in something

annoyed (adj.) – Feeling slightly angry or irritated

🚫 Antonyms

content (adj.) – Feeling satisfied and happy

enthusiastic (adj.) – Having or showing intense excitement or interest

📖 Cultural Story

Originated in 18th-century Britain, describing horses refusing to eat when fully fed. Later applied to people expressing annoyance with a situation.