tae

word

Definition

'Tae' is a Scottish English word for 'tea', usually referring to the drink made by infusing dried leaves in hot water.

Usage & Nuances

'Tae' is informal and mainly used in Scotland or Scottish-influenced areas. It almost always refers to the drink (not the meal 'tea' can mean in some UK contexts). Writing in other English dialects, use 'tea' instead.

Example Sentences

He always offers guests a tae when they visit.

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Just put the kettle on and I’ll make us some tae.

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Would you like a cup of tae?

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I make my tae with milk and sugar.

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It’s cold outside—let’s have some tae.

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Nothing beats a hot cup of tae on a rainy day.

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