near as a toucher
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Very close indeed; as near as possible without actually touching.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “near as a toucher” mean?
Very close indeed; as near as possible without actually touching.
Is “near as a toucher” formal or informal?
near as a toucher is generally dated, slang.