when a person is exceeding difficult or socially obtuse; when their behavior suggests the potential for a mild end of spectrum diagnosis; you do not want to be politically incorrect and rashly call someone retarded or autistic, but you're deeply frustrated with their conduct and rigidity
Oh, Katie is fixated on whether I wrote her name in dust - she's got a touch of the tism.
Tom's been fairy dusted with some eccentric and irritating personal traits - he's got a touch of the tism.
Tom's been fairy dusted with some eccentric and irritating personal traits - he's got a touch of the tism.
by SNLinReview May 31, 2019
When you're a "tad" bit autisic. Commonly used in a disrespectful manner in schools across Ireland and the UK.
by ClíoIsAutisic December 2, 2022
Britt has a touch of the tism.
by Jrg6969 May 29, 2023