Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tec
noun
/tɛk/
Definition
A slang term for a detective or police officer.
Examples
- The tec arrived at the crime scene to gather evidence.
- In the movie, the main character is a tec trying to solve a mysterious case.
- He always had a knack for solving puzzles, so becoming a tec was a natural fit for him.
Meaning
Often used informally to refer to someone who investigates crimes or gathers information as part of law enforcement.
Synonyms
- detective
- investigator
- police officer
