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tut-tut

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.64 in modern English

Syllables
tut--tut
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An expression of annoyance or impatience.

verb

To express such a sound, especially as a mild reproof

Inflected Forms

tut-tuts (present, singular) tut-tutting (participle, present) tut-tutted (participle, past) tut-tutted (past)

Phrases

tut-tutter

Frequently Paired Words

tsk

Synonyms

tsk tut

Questions

What does tut-tut mean?
An expression of annoyance or impatience.

How to pronounce tut-tut

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