Touch for
verb
To ask someone for money.
He always tries to touch for a loan when he sees me.
Often appears as...
- touch for money
- touch for a loan
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To make physical contact with someone or something for a specific purpose.
The coach asked the player to touch for luck before the game.
Often appears as...
- touch for luck
- touch for approval
verb
To ask someone for money.
He always tries to touch for a loan when he sees me.
Often appears as...
- touch for money
- touch for a loan
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To make physical contact with someone or something for a specific purpose.
The coach asked the player to touch for luck before the game.
Often appears as...
- touch for luck
- touch for approval
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Slight Impoliteness
Using 'touch for' might suggest a lack of directness or can be seen as cheeky.
He's going to try to touch for extra cash again.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Contexts
Best used in informal settings among friends or familiar acquaintances.
Can I touch for a few dollars until tomorrow?
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Annoyance
Repeatedly using 'touch for' can annoy others, implying you're often asking for favors.
Tom's always trying to touch for small change.
Pro Tip 1/3Slight Impoliteness
Using 'touch for' might suggest a lack of directness or can be seen as cheeky.
He's going to try to touch for extra cash again.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Contexts
Best used in informal settings among friends or familiar acquaintances.
Can I touch for a few dollars until tomorrow?
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Annoyance
Repeatedly using 'touch for' can annoy others, implying you're often asking for favors.
Tom's always trying to touch for small change.
Pro Tip 1/3Slight Impoliteness
Using 'touch for' might suggest a lack of directness or can be seen as cheeky.
He's going to try to touch for extra cash again.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Contexts
Best used in informal settings among friends or familiar acquaintances.
Can I touch for a few dollars until tomorrow?
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Annoyance
Repeatedly using 'touch for' can annoy others, implying you're often asking for favors.
Tom's always trying to touch for small change.
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