tut-tut

[US]/[tʌt tʌt]/
[UK]/[tʌt tʌt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

interj.An expression of disapproval or mild protest, often used to scold a child.
n.A sound made to express disapproval or mild protest.
Word Forms
Third Person Singulartut-tuts
Present Participletut-tutting
Past Tensetut-tutted
Past Participletut-tutted

Phrases & Collocations

tut-tut, dear!

tut-tutting loudly

tut-tut, nonsense.

tut-tut, really!

tut-tut, i say.

tut-tut, child.

tut-tut, how awful!

tut-tut, quite!

tut-tut, silly.

tut-tut, dear me.

Example Sentences

she gave a disapproving "tut-tut" at his behavior.

the old woman shook her head and let out a "tut-tut" of disapproval.

he offered a gentle "tut-tut" when i mentioned my mistake.

with a "tut-tut," she scolded the children for running in the house.

my grandmother often gave a "tut-tut" when i stayed out late.

the teacher gave a disapproving "tut-tut" to the noisy student.

a quiet "tut-tut" escaped her lips as she heard the bad news.

he responded to my suggestion with a dismissive "tut-tut."

she gave a little "tut-tut" and sighed, shaking her head.

the audience responded with a collective "tut-tut" to the actor's blunder.

with a disapproving "tut-tut," she turned away from the argument.

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