tec
/tek/
Definition
- Noun:
- A police officer who investigates crimes: "tec" is an informal, chiefly British slang term for a detective, particularly one in the police force.
Usage
- "Tec" is used as a singular, countable noun. It is highly informal and has a colloquial, sometimes slightly old-fashioned or genre-specific tone (e.g., in crime novels or films).
- It typically refers to a police detective, not a private investigator, though context may allow for the latter.
Examples
- Noun:
- The local tec was assigned to the burglary case.
- In the old film, the hard-boiled tec solved the mystery.
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in a familiar or slightly dismissive way.
- He's a good tec, but he plays by his own rules.
Variants and Related Words
- Detective (n): The standard, full term from which "tec" is derived.
- Dick (n): Another informal, slang term for a detective (more common in American English).
Synonyms
- Detective: The formal synonym.
- Investigator: A more general term for someone who investigates.
- Sleuth: An informal term for a detective, often with a connotation of cleverness.
Notes
- "Tec" is a clipping of the word "detective." It is not typically used in formal or official contexts. Its usage is largely confined to spoken language, dialogue in fiction, or historical references to policing.
Noun
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a police officer who investigates crimes
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