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touch of the tism 

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.
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Touch of the tism 

When you're a "tad" bit autisic. Commonly used in a disrespectful manner in schools across Ireland and the UK.
Chav: nah I swear Ur so *r slur*

Chavs friend: I think we all have a touch of the tism
Touch of the tism by ClíoIsAutisic December 2, 2022

Touch of the tism 

indicating one has a smudge of autism. Often used to make fun of oneself, or someone else.
Britt has a touch of the tism.
Touch of the tism by Jrg6969 May 29, 2023
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