tec

[ tek ]

noun

, Slang.

1. detective ( def 1 ).

tec

¹

/ tɛk /

noun

1. informal.
   short for detective

TEC

²

/ tɛk /

acronym for

1. Training and Enterprise Council See Training Agency

Word History and Origins

Origin of tec¹

First recorded in 1875–80; by shortening

Example Sentences

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• detective
• gumshoe
• private eye
• private investigator
• sleuth