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tut-tut

intj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

intj

Meaning 1

An expression of annoyance or impatience.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To express such a sound, especially as a mild reproof

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tsk, tut

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: utter, emit, let out, let loose

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: ts-ts-ts — an expression of annoyance or impatience
  • Māori: ketekete — an expression of annoyance or impatience
  • Russian: во́т ещё! (vót ješčó!) — an expression of annoyance or impatience
  • Russian: ещё чего́ не хвата́ло! (ješčó čevó ne xvatálo!) — an expression of annoyance or impatience
  • Russian: ай-ай-а́й! (aj-aj-áj!) — an expression of annoyance or impatience
  • Turkish: cık cık — an expression of annoyance or impatience