Tache

usgb/tæʃ/
noun

A small mark or stain on a surface.

There was a tache on her shirt from the spilled drink.
Visual representation of "tache" - A small mark or stain on a surface.

Often appears as...

  • coffee tache
  • ink tache

Usage tips

Neutral

mark, stain, blemish

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Contextual Use

Understanding that 'tache' is often used informally can help prevent misunderstandings.

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You might say, 'He's got a bit of a tache on his sleeve.'
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Nuanced Meaning

Recognizing that 'tache' evokes a sense of minor imperfection can enrich your use of the word.

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Consider saying, 'The drawing had a tache of blue paint on it.'
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Emphasis on Minor

Using 'tache' can imply that the mark in question is not serious or damaging.

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For instance, 'It’s just a tache; it doesn't really matter.'
Visual representation of the word "Tache"

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