Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tut
interjection
/tʌt/
Definition
An expression of disapproval or annoyance.
Examples
- ‘Tut, tut, that was not the right decision.’
- ‘She gave a tut of disappointment when she saw the mess.’
- ‘He tutted at the audacity of the remark.’
Meaning
Tut is often used to convey a sense of mild reproach or disdain, typically in response to something deemed inappropriate or wrong.
Synonyms
- ‘tsk’
- ‘sigh’
- ‘hiss’
- ‘frown’
