Touche
/tuːˈʃeɪ/noun
A term used to acknowledge a clever point made in an argument or debate.
Did you know?The term 'touché' originated from fencing, where it literally means 'touched', indicating a successful hit, connecting wit with combat! ⚔️
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
touché
“touched, hit”
Middle French
Middle French
toucher
“to touch, to strike”
14th Century
Old French
touchier
“to come into contact with”
Modern English
English
touché
“acknowledgment of a clever remark in a discussion”