tutted

Meanings

• Verb

  To express disapproval or reprimand quietly, usually by tsking or shaking the head.

  - "She tutted when she saw the child misbehaving."
  - "He tutted disapprovingly at the sloppy work."

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Variants

List of all variants of tutted that leads to same result
tut , tuts , tutted , tutting , tut-tut , tut-tuts , tut-tutted , tut-tutting , tut-tutts

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Etymology

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Originally a sound imitating the interjection ‘tsk’ or ‘tsst’ made when expressing disapproval.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tutted' is believed to have originated from the sound 'tsk' or 'tsst', which is often used to express disapproval.

2. In some cultures, 'tutted' is also used to express sympathy or comfort, particularly when someone is feeling sad or distressed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tsk: An interjection used to express disapproval or disdain, often accompanied by a head shake or a sound similar to 'tutted'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tutted' is often used to convey a sense of disapproval or disdain, particularly in dialogue.

How to Memorize "tutted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a disapproving face and shaking your head while saying 'tutted'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'tutted' with disapproval, disappointment, or reprimand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'disapproval' and the sound 'tutted' to help remember its meaning.

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