Tetched

Pronunciation: /tɛtʃt/

Definitions of tetched

adjective mentally unbalanced or eccentric

Example Sentences

A1 She thought the idea of eating bugs was too fetch.

A2 The old man was considered a bit fetched by the townspeople.

B1 Some people may find his sense of humor a bit fetched.

B2 Her behavior at the party was a bit fetched, causing some raised eyebrows.

C1 The artist's avant-garde style was often seen as fetched by traditional art critics.

C2 The scientist's theories were initially dismissed as fetched, but later proved to be groundbreaking.

Examples of tetched in a Sentence

formal The professor's idea may seem a bit far-fetched, but it is worth considering.

informal I think she's a little tetched in the head if she believes that story.

slang He's always been a bit tetched, if you ask me.

figurative Her mind was so full of creative ideas that some thought she must be tetched.

Grammatical Forms of tetched

• past tense: tetched
• plural: tetched
• comparative: more tetched
• superlative: most tetched
• present tense: tetches
• future tense: will tetch
• perfect tense: have tetched
• continuous tense: is tetching
• singular: tetched
• positive degree: tetched
• infinitive: to tetch
• gerund: tetching
• participle: tetched

Origin and Evolution of tetched

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Scottish dialect

Story behind the word: The word 'tetched' is believed to have originated from the Scottish dialect, derived from the word 'touched' meaning mentally unbalanced or eccentric.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tetched' has evolved to be used colloquially in various English-speaking regions to describe someone who is quirky, eccentric, or slightly crazy, often in a light-hearted or endearing manner.