Is pronounced tor- (as in the "tor" in "toro") -
eh (as in the "e" in "
men"). As a noun, torré is synonymous with the words
terrible and miserable. As a verb, torré denotes merciless punishment or verbal
abuse. In both its grammatical forms, torré connotes total failure and explosive destructiveness, but, ironically, is dictated with a heightened sense of brio and excitement. Is frequently accompanied by a physical gesture: a tightly wrung right hand slamming into the open palm of a left hand for each time the word is said.
As a noun:
When Mike was asked how he performed on Ms. Villegas'
s chapter four test, he vigorously replied "Torré, torré, torré."
After receiving his second fail of the semester,
Ellis vowed to never do so torré in life ever again.
As a verb:
When Jojo explained to Ms. Graber that she did not have the time to memorize her speech, Ms. Graber torréd her into a pulp.
Upon arriving at the front
door to her house at 1:00 AM, much past her curfew, Mariam said "My
parents are going to torré me for this!"