touche

/tuˈʃeɪ/ /tuˈʃeɪʃ/

Meanings

interjection

An acknowledgement of a hit.

Examples :

""You're right about the deadline being tomorrow. Touche." "

interjection

An acknowledgement of the validity, appropriateness or superiority of an opponent's argument or statement in a discussion.

Examples :

""I thought we should order pizza, but you're right, cooking at home is healthier and cheaper. Touche." "

communication language statement

Related Words

healthier adjective

/ˈhɛlθiər/ /ˈhɛlθijər/

Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.

"He was father to three healthy kids."

deadline noun

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"

validity noun

/vəˈlɪdəti/ /væˈlɪdəti/

The state of being valid, authentic or genuine.

"The validity of the student's excuse for missing class was questioned by the teacher. "

superiority noun

/ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

The state of being superior.

"Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football."

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

appropriateness noun

/əˈproʊpriətnəs/ /əˈproʊpriətˌnɛs/

The quality or condition of being appropriate

"The appropriateness of wearing jeans to a job interview is debatable. "

thought verb

/θɔːt/ /θɔt/

To ponder, to go over in one's head.

"Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be."

acknowledgement noun

/əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/ /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/

The act of acknowledging

"Her prompt acknowledgement of my email made me feel valued. "

tomorrow noun

/təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɑɹoʊ/

The day after the present day.

"Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. "

argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "