tut tut
The phrase 'tut tut' is commonly used to convey mild disapproval or annoyance, often accompanied by a sound similar to a tongue click.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)An exclamation used to show mild disapproval or annoyance.
Example
- Tut tut, you really should have known better.
- When he saw the mess, he couldn't help but tut tut.
B2General
(informal)A sound made by repeating the syllable 'tut' to express disapproval or impatience.
Example
- She tut tutted at the children running in the hallway.
- The teacher's tut tut was enough to quiet the noisy classroom.
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