noun
Teague
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
Teagues plural
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Etymology
From the Irish first name Tadhg, once used generically (and disparagingly) by English speakers for Irish men.