Definitions

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  • proper noun A conurbation in North East England encompassing the towns of Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar and surrounding settlements.

Etymologies

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Tees (“River Tees”) +‎ -side

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Examples

  • Other bizarre ASBOs include prohibitions against: jumping into rivers or canals; sniffing petrol in Teesside (apparently it's OK elsewhere); being seen wearing underwear at the window or in the garden (I'm assuming this means the underwear being visible, not having underwear on under the clothes); climbing on any structure over 1 metre high without explicit permission; making sarcastic remarks to the neighbors.

    Disturbing the Peace -- and Democracy 2010

  • Other bizarre ASBOs include prohibitions against: jumping into rivers or canals; sniffing petrol in Teesside (apparently it's OK elsewhere); being seen wearing underwear at the window or in the garden (I'm assuming this means the underwear being visible, not having underwear on under the clothes); climbing on any structure over 1 metre high without explicit permission; making sarcastic remarks to the neighbors.

    Archive 2010-01-01 2010

  • Despite alleged sightings of Paul Ince in Teesside fish and chip shops last week, allied to rumours that the owner is eyeing Alan Pardew and the longstanding Boro cult hero Tony Mowbray, the pre?

    Gordon Strachan running out of time to revive Middlesbrough's fortunes Louise Taylor at the Riverside 2010

  • Keith Philpott was tortured to death outside his flat in Teesside because of his learning difficulties in 2006.

    Are They Men ? Newmania 2007

  • Keith Philpott was tortured to death outside his flat in Teesside because of his learning difficulties in 2006.

    Archive 2007-11-18 Newmania 2007

  • The ship, formerly known as the Clemenceau, has joined other 'ghost ships' berthed at Graythorp in Teesside.

    Toxic Ship Set for Brit Recycling Dungeekin 2009

  • The ship, formerly known as the Clemenceau, has joined other 'ghost ships' berthed at Graythorp in Teesside.

    Archive 2009-02-01 Dungeekin 2009

  • Baring a last minute reprieve, the facility - officially known as Teesside Cast Products - will be partially mothballed by the end of January, with the loss of 1,700

    WN.com - Articles related to No takers for AI lease plan 2010

  • Anger and depression are hanging in the air on Teesside, which is reeling from the loss of

    Football.co.uk news feed 2009

  • But others say the status of the plant, known as Teesside Cast Products, as one of the main regional employers means its closure will result in a loss of local high street spending that could balloon into nearly 10,000 job losses.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009

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