intj
tsk
tihsk
Tsk (intj) means a clicking sound made with the tongue to show disapproval or annoyance. Example: “Tsk," she muttered, shaking her head at the mess.”
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A clicking sound made with the tongue to show disapproval or annoyance.
""Tsk," she muttered, shaking her head at the mess."
How to use tsk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short tutting sound used to express mild disapproval or irritation.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- tsks
- Past tense
- tsked
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"_____," she muttered, shaking her head at the mess.
Etymology
An onomatopoeic expressive word.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tsk” mean?
The word “tsk” means a clicking sound made with the tongue to show disapproval or annoyance. In plain terms, a short tutting sound used to express mild disapproval or irritation.
How do you pronounce “tsk”?
“Tsk” is pronounced tihsk (/tɪsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “tsk” in a sentence?
Here is “tsk” used in a sentence: “"Tsk," she muttered, shaking her head at the mess.”
What part of speech is “tsk”?
“Tsk” is an intj.
