intj

tut

tuht

Tut (intj) means used to express mild disapproval or irritation. Example: “Tut, tut," she said, shaking her head at the mess.”

intj

Used to express mild disapproval or irritation.

""Tut, tut," she said, shaking her head at the mess."

verb

To make a clicking sound of disapproval with the tongue.

"He tutted loudly when the train was delayed again."

How to use tut

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tongue-click sound, or the word for it, showing you disapprove of something.

Common pairings

tut disapprovingly tut under one's breath

Word forms

tutted past tense, tutted past tense, tutted past tense, tuts plural, tuts plural, tuts plural, tuts singular, tuts singular, tuts singular

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Etymology

An imitative word, mimicking the clicking sound made with the tongue against the teeth.

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tut” mean?

The word “tut” means used to express mild disapproval or irritation. In plain terms, a tongue-click sound, or the word for it, showing you disapprove of something.

How do you pronounce “tut”?

“Tut” is pronounced tuht (/tʌt/ in IPA).

How do you use “tut” in a sentence?

Here is “tut” used in a sentence: “"Tut, tut," she said, shaking her head at the mess.”

What part of speech is “tut”?

Depending on how it is used, “tut” can be an intj and a verb.

How many meanings does “tut” have?

“Tut” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to express mild disapproval or irritation.

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