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General Slang
tek time
TEK-TAIM · phrase · informal
Take your time; be careful / go easy
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An instruction to take your time, be careful or go gently with something.
“Tek time wid di baby.”
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tek time In A Sentence
Tek time wid di baby.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois: 'tek' (take) + 'time'.
Variants
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People Also Ask
What does tek time mean?
It means 'take your time' or 'be careful' — a gentle instruction to slow down and handle something with care.
Where does tek time come from?
It's Jamaican Patois, from 'tek' (the Patois pronunciation of 'take') plus 'time'.
How do you use tek time?
You say it to warn someone to be careful, e.g. 'Tek time pon di step dem' means 'watch your step on the stairs'.
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