Tcb Definition & Meaning

Definition

Etymology

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Synonyms TCB American Or tcb

abbreviation

1. taking care of business; take care of business.

   With the game clock winding down, our offense was on the field TCB.

Etymology

Origin of TCB

First recorded in 1965–70; the name of a Motown TV show and recording, and popularized in TCB Band, Elvis Presley's band after 1969

Example Sentences

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The performances in “EPiC” challenge that idea: Accompanied by the TCB Band and the background singers of the Sweet Inspirations, Presley’s voice soars through a richly melodramatic “You’ve Lost That Feeling Loving” then burns with attitude in a mash-up of “Little Sister” and the Beatles’ “Get Back”; “Suspicious Minds” drives toward an ecstatic climax, Presley and drummer Ronnie Tutt egging each other on as the song’s groove keeps picking up steam.

From Los Angeles Times

TCB’s long-running “Nutcracker” has a unique twist: its sets, costumes and much of the choreography are directly recreated from the original 1892 “Nutcracker” danced in St. Petersburg, Russia.

From Seattle Times

The oldest ballet company in the region, TCB has been around since 1955, and has been presenting a “Nutcracker” at Tacoma’s historic Pantages Theatre — complete with live accompaniment by the Tacoma City Ballet Orchestra — since 1983.

From Seattle Times

Back in the late 1990s, TCB received a grant to recreate the production from photographs — including sets, costumes, props and much of the choreography.

From Seattle Times

Ben Wiggins, the managing director of the TCB Ski, Board and Bike shop, said that while fewer people were coming to Ohakune for skiing and snowboarding, they’ve seen more visitors who want to go golfing, fishing, camping and mountain biking.

From Seattle Times

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