tsk
/tɪsk/
verb
- To make a tsk sound as a way of showing disapproval, annoyance, or impatience.
- She tsked and shook her head at the rude comment.
- He tsked under his breath as the bus drove past without stopping.
- The teacher tsked when the student handed in a messy paper.
interjection
- A sound made by clicking the tongue against the roof of the mouth, used to express disapproval, annoyance, or impatience.
- Tsk, you forgot to lock the door again.
- She heard a loud tsk from her mother when she spilled the milk.
- Tsk, I can't believe he said that to her.
Synonyms
noun
- The sound made by clicking the tongue against the roof of the mouth, often expressing disapproval or annoyance.
- The only response was a quiet tsk from his father.
- He gave a quick tsk and turned away.
- A loud tsk came from the back of the room.