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stech

What does stech mean?

To eat greedily or cram oneself full; also to stuff/cram generally.

"He stechs himsel wi' pies every dinner-time."

Origin

Scots, of imitative/uncertain origin, meaning to gorge or cram.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'stech' mean?
To stech is to eat greedily or cram oneself full of food. More generally it can mean to stuff or cram anything.
How do you use 'stech'?
You'd say 'He stechs himsel wi' pies every dinner-time' for someone gorging on food.
Where does 'stech' come from?
It's Scots, of imitative or uncertain origin, carrying the sense of gorging or cramming.
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