Tut

/tʌt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An expression of disapproval.

His response was a tut that indicated his disappointment.

interjection

An expression of disapproval or annoyance.

Tut, you really shouldn't have done that.

A sound used to express impatience or disbelief.

She let out a loud tut at his unexcusable behavior.

Representing the sound of disapproval.

tut-tut

An expression used to indicate disapproval or scolding.

tut at

To express disapproval towards someone or something.

tsk

A sound made to express disapproval.

huff

To express annoyance or irritation.

An expression of mild annoyance or disapproval.

She gave him a tut when he interrupted her.

A sound made to dismiss something as unimportant.

He just tutted at the suggestion, showing he didn't care.