Tush, n. See Tusk.
Tusk, n. Tush, fang, pointed tooth.
Tussle, n. Scuffle, struggle, conflict.
Tussle, v. n. Scuffle, struggle, contend, wrestle.
Tut, interj. Stop, be still, hush.
Tutelage, n. Protection, guardianship, tutorship.
Tutelar, Tutelary, a. Protecting, guardian, guarding.
Tutelary saint. Patron, good genius, guardian.
Tutor, n.
- 1. (Law.) Guardian.
- 2. Teacher, instructor, master, preceptor, school-master.
Tutor, v. a.
- 1. Teach, instruct.
- 2. Discipline, train, bring under control, treat with authority.
Tutoress, n. Instructress, governante, governess.
Tutorship, n. See Tutelage.
Twaddle, n. Prate, prattle, chatter, tattle, twattle, gabble, gossip, balderdash, moonshine, nonsense, jargon, flummery, rigmarole, stuff, platitude, wish-wash, senseless talk, idle talk, frothy discourse, twaddling, twaddy.
Twaddle, v. n. Prate, prattle, maunder, twattle, gabble, chatter.
Twain, n. [Nearly obsolete.] Two.
Twang, n.
- 1. Nasal tone.
- 2. Harsh, quick sound; vibrating sound.
Twang, v. a. Twank, twangle.
Twattle, n. See Twaddle.
Tweak, v. a. Twitch, twinge, pinch, pull rudely.