intj
tut
tuht
intj
1
Used to express mild disapproval or irritation.
""Tut, tut," she said, shaking her head at the mess."
verb
1
To make a clicking sound of disapproval with the tongue.
"He tutted loudly when the train was delayed again."
How to Use Tut
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tongue-click sound, or the word for it, showing you disapprove of something.
Common pairings
tut disapprovingly
tut under one's breath
Word Forms
tutted past tense, tutted past tense, tutted past tense, tuts plural, tuts plural, tuts plural, tuts singular, tuts singular, tuts singular
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Etymology
An imitative word, mimicking the clicking sound made with the tongue against the teeth.