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Main meanings of teet in English

: teet1teet2

teet1

Pronunciation /tiːt/

noun

Scottish

  • A look, a glance, especially a quick or furtive one.

Origin

Early 19th century. From teet.

Main meanings of teet in English

: teet1teet2

teet2

Pronunciation /tiːt/

verb

Scottish

  • 1To be just visible, especially from behind something; to protrude a short distance into view; to peer out.

  • 2To look furtively at something, e.g. out of a window or through a narrow opening; to look quickly or steal a glance at something; to peek, peep, peer. Compare "peep", teet .

Origin

Early 16th century (in an earlier sense). Origin uncertain.