What does tetched mean?
Tetched means (chiefly US, colloquial) Touched: mildly deranged, somewhat mentally dysfunctional..
Tetched
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(chiefly US, colloquial) Touched: mildly deranged, somewhat mentally dysfunctional..
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly US, colloquial) Touched: mildly deranged, somewhat mentally dysfunctional.
- (chiefly US, colloquial) Touched: physically contacted, impacted, or handled.
Example Sentences
Just because he has trouble with the last verse of the Star Spangled Banner doesn't mean he's tetched. Maybe he has a mental block because you've been hammering him over the skull for three years about it.
There's a murderer about, but how can you spot him when everyone is moon-tetched?
"His mind was as keen as a razor, an' as straight-edged, 'xcept jest on one subject. On that he was, so to say, a little—wal—a little tetched."
"They ain't bin tetched or handled by any one but the Kempany's agents."
"That bullet never tetched ye!"
Synonyms for tetched
Antonyms for tetched
Related Words
Word Forms
- more tetched
- most tetched
- teched
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tetched?
Common synonyms include touched in the head.
What is the opposite of tetched?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tetched in a sentence?
Just because he has trouble with the last verse of the Star Spangled Banner doesn't mean he's tetched. Maybe he has a mental block because you've been hammering him over the skull for three years about it.
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