noun
Teague
Teague (noun) means a dated and now offensive term for an Irishman. Example: “The old slur "Teague" is now considered highly derogatory and best avoided entirely.”
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A dated and now offensive term for an Irishman.
"The old slur "Teague" is now considered highly derogatory and best avoided entirely."
How to use Teague
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical slur for an Irishman — dated and offensive, not used in ordinary speech today.
When to use it
This term is derogatory and generally avoided; it survives mainly in historical or linguistic discussion.
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Etymology
From the Irish first name Tadhg, once used generically (and disparagingly) by English speakers for Irish men.
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What does “Teague” mean?
The word “Teague” means a dated and now offensive term for an Irishman. In plain terms, a historical slur for an Irishman — dated and offensive, not used in ordinary speech today.
How do you use “Teague” in a sentence?
Here is “Teague” used in a sentence: “The old slur "Teague" is now considered highly derogatory and best avoided entirely.”
What part of speech is “Teague”?
“Teague” is a noun.
Where does the word “Teague” come from?
The word “Teague” comes from Irish. From the Irish first name Tadhg, once used generically (and disparagingly) by English speakers for Irish men.
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