Tac

/tæk/ noun

Definition

short for tactic or tactical; a small nail or fastener

Etymology

As 'tactic': from Greek 'taktikos' meaning 'of arrangement.' As 'tack': from Old French 'taque' meaning 'nail, peg'

Kelly Says

This little word packs a punch - it can mean everything from a tiny nail to a military strategy! Context is everything with words like this.

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