what does teem mean?... not in my dictionary

Factual Questions
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as above

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Swarm.

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This is not a Great Debate, but more of a General Question. I’m moving it there.

David B, SDMB Great Debates Moderator

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From Merriam-Webster:

The meaning in bold is the one you’re looking for, I’d say.

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It means you need a better dictionary.

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It’s used round here to mean

To pour liquid - usually a fairly large amount like a washing up bowl full.

Swarm as previously mentioned.

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In central PA I heard more than a few people use “teem” as slang for “piss.” Gives a whole new meaning to “The Teeming Millions,” don’t you think?

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There used to be a lemon flavoured soft drink that I remember as a kid and it was called Teem. Given Dukes’ definition, I can see why it isn’t on the market anymore.

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It might be the other way around though–teem means piss in PA because of the soda, maybe. Or maybe they spell it “team.” Aren’t there some knitany lines up there?

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Duke said:

Huh? I’ve lived in Central Pennsylvania since 1974, with a few interruptions here and there, and I have neverheard “teem” (or “team”) used as slang for “piss.” Maybe I always hung out with the wrong people.

RM Mentock said:

If you mean Nittany Lions…well, they sure are a piss-poor team this year.

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Maybe there are several definations because most of the replies so far seem to be different. But iv’e never heard of teem meanig “piss”, thats for sure…