Tetched Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtɛtʃt

TETCHT

UK

ˈtɛtʃt

TETCHT

Definition

An old-fashioned, informal way of saying someone is a little crazy or eccentric.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in rural or old-fashioned English, sometimes with a humorous or affectionate tone. Rare in modern speech; often appears in literature or movies set in the past. Similar to 'a bit touched' or 'not quite right in the head'. Avoid in formal contexts.

• Spanish: loco - chiflado (coloquial) - un poco loco (expresión antigua)
• Portuguese (BR): maluco - doido (arcaico) - meio doido (expressão antiga)
• Portuguese (PT): maluco - tolinho (arcaico) - um pouco doido (expressão antiga)
• Chinese (Simplified): 有点疯（方言/古语） - 古怪的人（方言）
• Chinese (Traditional): 有點瘋（方言/古語） - 古怪的人（方言）
• Hindi: सनकी (पुराना/अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: مخبول (تعبير قديم/عامي) - غريب الأطوار (تعبير قديم)
• Bengali: পাতলা (মন-সম্পর্কিত) - একটু অদ্ভুত
• Russian: чокнутый - слегка не в себе
• Japanese: ちょっとおかしい - 頭のねじがゆるい
• Vietnamese: hơi điên - hơi lập dị
• Korean: 조금 미친 - 약간 별난
• Turkish: çılgın - kafası biraz eksik
• Urdu: ہلکا سا پاگل - تھوڑا سا عجیب
• Indonesian: agak gila - sedikit aneh

Example Sentences

He's a little tetched in the head.

basic

The old man acted kind of tetched sometimes.

basic

They said the boy was tetched after his accident.

basic

Don't mind her, she's just a bit tetched is all.

natural

You ever met old Mrs. Barnes? Folks say she's tetched.

natural

I guess you have to be a bit tetched to try a stunt like that!

natural