tut-tut

/tʌt/ Cách viết khác : (tut-tut) /tʌt'tʌt/

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Definition:

"Tut-tut" is an expression used to show disapproval or disappointment, often in a gentle or teasing way. It's like saying "that's not right" or "you shouldn't do that."

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "tut-tut" when you want to express that you disapprove of someone's actions or behavior.
• It is often said in situations where the disapproval is light-hearted or not very serious.
• You can say it out loud or write it in quotes when talking about someone's actions.

Example:

1. In a Sentence: "When she saw the messy room, she shook her head and said, 'Tut-tut! You need to clean up!'"
2. In Dialogue: "Tut-tut, you forgot to bring your homework again!" said the teacher.

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or formal contexts, "tut-tut" might be used to convey moral disappointment or to criticize someone's poor choices in a more sophisticated way.

Word Variants:

• "Tut" is a shorter version of "tut-tut" and can be used similarly.
• "Tsk" is another related sound that shows disapproval, often used interchangeably.

Different Meanings:

• "Tut-tut" is primarily an expression of disapproval. It doesn't have multiple meanings but can be used in various contexts to show disappointment.

Synonyms:

• Disapprove
• Criticize
• Chide
• Scold (though "scold" is stronger and more serious)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While "tut-tut" itself is not part of an idiom or a phrasal verb, it often appears in expressions of disapproval, such as:
  • "Shake one's head" (to show disapproval)

Conclusion:

"Tut-tut" is a fun and light way to express disapproval.

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Verb

1. utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval

Synonyms

• tsk
• tut