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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 player or athlete who chokes in crucial moments, who shrinks when they're needed most and fails right in the finals. It's the opposite of clutch: when pressure rises, their performance drops.