Touché

Originally a term in French fencing that meant to light by poke the opponent with the sword. It now simply means that the person in an argument who says it is thinking “wait… he’s right and I can’t argue against that logic.” It is a quick and effective end to an argument

Original meaning:
French fencer 1: Let’s fence.
French fencer 2: Oui.
French fencer 1: *lightly pokes opponent with sword*
French fencer 1: Touché!

Current meaning:
Guy 1: You know having so many dogs is bad for your financial situation AND allergies, right?

Guy 2: At least I don’t have 10.

Guy 1: Touché

by I make words it is fun May 16, 2023

Touché

French translation of "type shit", used when conceding in an argument.

Bully: "Run your pockets, geek!"

Nerd: "Touché, bully-- for I cannot fight back...."

by Jack Schugren October 27, 2025

poppin’ a toughie

having a really tough day, often when battling an illness

I drank some expired almond milk the other day, and I ended up poppin’ a toughie for the next week.

by Hellephant June 5, 2018