Also spelled Tst

US /ǀ/ UK /ǀ/
intj Freq #27541

Meanings

  1. 1
    intj

    a representation of the dental click used to show disapproval or disgust; tut, tsk

    1923, Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados He jerked off the upper part of the rough coverlet and exposed a visage that caused Mr Carlyle to turn away with a "Tch, tch!" of emotion.

Etymology

An imitative spelling of a dental click used to express disapproval, impatience, pity, or disgust. English also represents the sound as tut, tsk, and related spellings.

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