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
1
Used to express mild disapproval or irritation.
""Tut, tut," she said, shaking her head at the mess."
verb
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA tongue-click sound, or the word for it, showing you disapprove of something.
Common pairings
tut disapprovingly
tut under one's breath
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Word forms
- Plural
- tuts
- Third person singular
- tuts
- Past tense
- tutted
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"_____, tut," she said, shaking her head at the mess.
Etymology
An imitative word, mimicking the clicking sound made with the tongue against the teeth.
Synonyms
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tsk
tut-tut
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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.
