Tut Meaning
/tʌt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
intjTut tut; an expression of disapproval.
intjHush; be silent.
Sentence Examples
Tom gave a tut of disapproval.
CEFR Practice Quiz
People may ____ in disapproval after hearing a very rude comment.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She made a slight ____ sound to express her annoyance when she realized that she had forgotten her house keys again today.
Word Origin & History
Imitative.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Such stupidness is mad 'cause nothing underfoot comes to nothing less to add to a load of old tut."
— 1977, Ian Drury, the Blockheads, Clever Trevor:
"Cracking excuse: credible, watertight and yet patently a load of old tut."
— 2012, M.T. Maguire, The Wrong Stuff: K'Barthan Series: Part 2:
"“Well there's a load of old tut in the cupboard next to Felicia's room,” she said grudgingly."
— 2017, Marilyn Messik, Witch Dust:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
People may ____ in disapproval after hearing a very rude comment.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She made a slight ____ sound to express her annoyance when she realized that she had forgotten her house keys again today.