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Synonyms for tec


Grammar : Noun
Spell : tek
Phonetic Transcription : tɛk

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Définition of tec

Origin :
  • 1879 as short for detective; 1934 as short for detective story.
  • As in private detective : noun private investigator
  • As in gumshoe : noun detective
Example sentences :
  • "With their hands in the chap's pockets, I mean," ses the tec.
  • Extract from : « Sailor's Knots (Entire Collection) » by W.W. Jacobs
  • "When I say looking arter, I mean protecting 'em," ses the tec.
  • Extract from : « Sailor's Knots (Entire Collection) » by W.W. Jacobs
  • "You're a marvel, that's wot you are," ses the tec, shaking his 'ead.
  • Extract from : « Sailor's Knots (Entire Collection) » by W.W. Jacobs
  • When did you become employed by or connected with the TEC, as you call it?
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • I think many people mistakenly assume that TEC exists to find them jobs.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • "That's my secret," he ses, arter the tec 'ad patted 'im on the back and brought 'im round.
  • Extract from : « Sailor's Knots (Entire Collection) » by W.W. Jacobs
  • 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.
  • Extract from : « Sailor's Knots (Entire Collection) » by W.W. Jacobs
  • It is most secretive in its habits, usually betraying its whereabouts by its sharp call-note of tec or tac.
  • Extract from : « Among the Birds in Northern Shires » by Charles Dixon
  • At the word 'tec,' George's face went deadly pale, and he sprang from his seat.
  • Extract from : « Rogues and Vagabonds » by George R. Sims
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