touche

[too-shay]

touche Definition

used to acknowledge a hit in fencing or a successful criticism or an effective point in argument.

Using touche: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "touche" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    A: You may have won this round, but the game isn't over yet. B: Touche!

  • Example

    His argument was so convincing that I had nothing to say in response. Touche!

Origins of touche

from French 'touché', past participle of 'toucher', meaning 'to touch'

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Summary: touche in Brief

'Touche' [too-shay] is an interjection used to acknowledge a hit in fencing, a successful criticism, or an effective point in argument. It is often used to concede a point in a discussion or debate, as in 'His argument was so convincing that I had nothing to say in response. Touche!'