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tut

interjection
\ a dental or alveolar click ; often read as ˈtət\

Definition of tut 

(Entry 1 of 2)

—used to express disapproval or disbelief

tut

verb
\ˈtət \
tutted; tutting

Definition of tut (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: tut-tut

First Known Use of tut

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1849, in the meaning defined above

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