noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Abbreviation of tutorial. abbreviation, alt-of, slang

   "Tute [tutorial] in the morning. Morrison couldn't think of much to say to us.'"

2. 2
   Abbreviation of institute. abbreviation, alt-of, slang

   "How did you know I went to the tute?"

3. 3
   A trick-taking card game, originally from Italy.

Example

More examples

"Tute [tutorial] in the morning. Morrison couldn't think of much to say to us.'"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Clipping of tutorial.

Etymology 2

Clipping of institute.

Etymology 3

From Spanish tute, previously from Italian tutti.

Related phrases

card game

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