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tec

[ tek ]

noun

, Slang.


tec

1

/ tɛk /

noun

  1. informal.
    short for detective


TEC

2

/ tɛk /

acronym for

  1. Training and Enterprise Council See Training Agency

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tec1

First recorded in 1875–80; by shortening

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Example Sentences

Today, the Yeomen of the Guard continue this historic search, in addition to more hi-tec security checks by police.

"That's my secret," he ses, arter the tec 'ad patted 'im on the back and brought 'im round.

Sam said 'e would, and arter they had 'ad another drink together the tec shifted 'is seat alongside of 'im and talked in his ear.

It is most secretive in its habits, usually betraying its whereabouts by its sharp call-note of tec or tac.

At the word 'tec,' George's face went deadly pale, and he sprang from his seat.

When did you become employed by or connected with the TEC, as you call it?

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