Why do we say touche?

But English speakers use it to acknowledge a particularly effective counter-argument or comeback in a battle of repartee or “banter”, as some would say. In an argument in English, touché is often used to recognize that the other person has made a good, clever or funny point that cannot be refuted or has no comeback.

Does Touche mean I agree?

A: Touché comes from French, but it's a common phrase/saying in the US. It means that the person saying it realizes/acknowledges the argument made by another person.

What does Touche mean American?

touché in American English (tuˈʃeɪ ) interjection. Fencing. touched. said in acknowledging that one's opponent has scored a point by a touch.

How do you use Touche in a sentence?

Touché in a Sentence ?

Since we rarely make contact with each other in our beginning fencing class, we hardly ever get to hear anyone say, “Touché.”
The politician said, “Touché” after making a response that silenced the rude reporter.

Is capiche rude?

Is capiche rude? In English, capiche has much more of an in-your-face attitude, and is meant to echo speech patterns of Mafia bullies. In my opinion, using this word in English is always rude, precisely because of its overtones. Using it in Italian may or may not be rude, depending strongly on context.

What is the opposite of Touche?

Interjection. Opposite of used to express the admission of one's mistake or error. I maintain my position. I stand firm. I insist.

What language is Touché?

Touché is a French word that's found its way into English. For Anglophones, saying “Touché” either means “You hit me with the tip of your foil” if you're fencing or “Wow, that was the perfect retort/You made a really good point.”

What is the opposite of Touché?

Interjection. Opposite of used to express the admission of one's mistake or error. I maintain my position. I stand firm. I insist.

What is Kapeesh?

Kapish or Kapeesh means God of monkeys or God with the face of a monkey.

Is capiche a real word?

Capeesh is most often used in fiction. When it's used to ask someone if they understand, capeesh indicates that the person asking has some authority to make life unpleasant for their listener. Capeesh can also be spelled as capiche or capisce.

What does Touche mean in slang?

Touch-e meaning Filters. Touché is defined as a word used to acknowledge a clever point made at someone else's expense. An example of touché is what you say when you are having a conversation with someone and they make a point at your expense, showing why they are right and you are wrong. interjection.

What's another word for Touche?

What is another word for touché?

humiliation	disgrace
opprobrium	condescension
discomfiture	reprobation
snub	vitiation
comedown	rebuff

What can I say instead of Touche?

What is another word for touché?

humiliation	disgrace
opprobrium	condescension
discomfiture	reprobation
snub	vitiation
comedown	rebuff

What's another word for ditto?

In this page you can discover 19 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for ditto, like: same-here, copy, idem (latin), duplicate, same, ditto mark, alike, likewise, the very same, an identity and as above.

Is Kapoosh a word?

"Kapoosh - meaning amazing, wow, and ecstatic all in one word."

What does Kapeesh mean in Italian?

kapish is formally spelled as capisce (pronounced as cah-peesh) which is derived from the Italian word capire "to understand" and from Latin capere "to grasp or to seize". It is now used in American slang to say "got it" or "understand."

What's another word for well said?

What is another word for well said?

well put	well articulated
well communicated	well delivered
well expressed	right on
preach on	you took the words right out of my mouth
you tell them	you tell 'em

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What word means right back at you?

What is another word for back at you?

same to you	likewise
you too	ditto
same	agreed
the same to you	same here
me too	seconded

What is the opposite of ditto?

Opposite of having attributes, characteristics, or qualities in common. different. dissimilar. diverse.

What is Capoosh?

Capeesh is a slang interjection that asks a person if they understand, as in I need you to drop this off at your house and come right back. ... Capeesh can also be used as an answer to signal that you understand what someone said, as in Capeesh! I'll come right back.

Why do we say touche?