Tut
interjection
A sound people make to show annoyance or disapproval, usually used alone.
Tut, you have not cleaned your room again.
Often appears as...
- tut tut
- tut-tut
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
A sound people make to show annoyance or disapproval, usually used alone.
Tut, you have not cleaned your room again.
Often appears as...
- tut tut
- tut-tut
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Disapproval Sound
Tut is used to express mild disappointment or annoyance with someone's actions.
Tut, you should have arrived on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Solo Use Common
Often said by itself, 'tut' can be a standalone remark without further explanation.
You forgot your keys again? Tut.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Harsh Criticism
'Tut' indicates mild criticism, less severe than outright scolding or verbal criticism.
Tut, that's not how you do it.
Pro Tip 1/3Disapproval Sound
Tut is used to express mild disappointment or annoyance with someone's actions.
Tut, you should have arrived on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Solo Use Common
Often said by itself, 'tut' can be a standalone remark without further explanation.
You forgot your keys again? Tut.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Harsh Criticism
'Tut' indicates mild criticism, less severe than outright scolding or verbal criticism.
Tut, that's not how you do it.
Pro Tip 1/3Disapproval Sound
Tut is used to express mild disappointment or annoyance with someone's actions.
Tut, you should have arrived on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Solo Use Common
Often said by itself, 'tut' can be a standalone remark without further explanation.
You forgot your keys again? Tut.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Harsh Criticism
'Tut' indicates mild criticism, less severe than outright scolding or verbal criticism.
Tut, that's not how you do it.
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Video examples
The Ancient Orchestra PIPE...
okay who's that he is one of the most significant archaeological finds of the last century what's so significant about it it's kind of like king tut in that it is a tomb of somebody that nobody had ever heard of before but obviously he was an important person
Video examples
The Ancient Orchestra PIPE...
okay who's that he is one of the most significant archaeological finds of the last century what's so significant about it it's kind of like king tut in that it is a tomb of somebody that nobody had ever heard of before but obviously he was an important person
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Matthew Rhys
Welsh Actor
Me and my friend Ioan Gruffudd are like chalk and cheese when it comes to clothes. He lives for his clothes and has an amazing wardrobe. If we're going out I'll turn up at his house and say, 'I haven't got anything to wear,' and he'll tut and sigh and then lend me something swanky.
Quote examples
Sara Pascoe
English Comedian
I hate how old people get in my way when I'm swimming. You're trying to get into the zone and normally, if there's someone faster than you, you get out of the way, but old people don't; they're like, you can go round me. I give a little tut when I pass them.
Quote examples
Mel Giedroyc
English Entertainer
My daughters have become little judges. If I do produce a baked item, they tut at the soggy bottom and advise me to try harder next time.
Quote examples
Matthew Rhys
Welsh Actor
Me and my friend Ioan Gruffudd are like chalk and cheese when it comes to clothes. He lives for his clothes and has an amazing wardrobe. If we're going out I'll turn up at his house and say, 'I haven't got anything to wear,' and he'll tut and sigh and then lend me something swanky.
Quote examples
Sara Pascoe
English Comedian
I hate how old people get in my way when I'm swimming. You're trying to get into the zone and normally, if there's someone faster than you, you get out of the way, but old people don't; they're like, you can go round me. I give a little tut when I pass them.
Quote examples
Mel Giedroyc
English Entertainer
My daughters have become little judges. If I do produce a baked item, they tut at the soggy bottom and advise me to try harder next time.
Example 1 of 3
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