"'tec" meaning in All languages combined

See 'tec on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: 'tecs [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of detective. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|detective}} Clipping of detective Head templates: {{en-noun}} 'tec (plural 'tecs)
  1. (slang) A detective. Tags: slang

Inflected forms

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