Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tut-tutted
verb
tʌt-ˈtʌtɪd
Definition
To express disapproval or annoyance through a sound made by clicking the tongue against the roof of the mouth.
Examples
- When she saw the messy room, she couldn’t help but tut-tutted under her breath.
- He tut-tutted at the inappropriate joke made during the meeting.
- The teacher tut-tutted at the student’s lack of preparation.
Meaning
Tut-tutting is a vocal expression of disapproval, often used to react to something deemed inappropriate or disappointing.
Synonyms
- clucked
- tsk-tsked
- clicked
