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• a variation of Tourette's syndrome.

Tourette syndrome

British  

/ tʊəˈrɛt /

noun

1. Also called: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome.   Tourette's syndrome.   Tourette's.  a brain disorder characterized by involuntary outbursts of swearing, spitting, barking, etc, and sudden involuntary movements

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Etymology

Origin of Tourette syndrome

C20: named after Georges Gilles de la Tourette (1857–1904), French neurologist

Example Sentences

Accompanying that rage was a fresh explosion of ignorance about Tourette syndrome, the condition that caused Davidson to tic involuntarily throughout last Sunday’s ceremony.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

The slur was involuntarily blurted by John Davidson, whose life experience dealing with Tourette syndrome inspired the film “I Swear.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

John Davidson, a guest with Tourette syndrome who was the inspiration behind the film I Swear, shouted out when two black actors, Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, were on stage.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Howard was open early in his career that he had Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder causing involuntary, repetitive movements.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

She said the proper term for it is Tourette syndrome.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds