Tsk

//ˈtɪsk// intj, verb

intj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make a tsk sound of disapproval. intransitive
  2. 2
    utter ‘tsk,’ ‘tut,’ or ‘tut-tut,’ as in disapproval wordnet
Intj
  1. 1
    An exclamation of disapproval, disappointment or discontent.

Synonyms

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tchicktuttut tuttut tuttut-tut

Example

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""Have you—?" "No, I haven't listened to the album yet." "Tsk." "I'll listen to it on the way home, all right?" "Fair enough.""

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

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