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/Sounds like "toh" (as in "toll") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A bit off, eccentric, or not entirely right in the head. In Spain, saying someone is "tocado" means they have a screw loose, though the tone ranges from affectionate to genuinely concerned depending on the situation.

Examples

Your neighbor is a bit off, he always does the weirdest things.

You have to be a little crazy to go mountain climbing in winter.

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Regional synonyms

A person who persistently pursues someone romantically without being welcome and refuses to read the signs. In Chile, the word comes from the jote, an Andean scavenging bird known for circling and hovering. The jote hovers. He circles. He does not take a hint.