Definition of tsk-tsknext

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Recent Examples of tsk-tsk The leech therapist, whose name was Sandra, made a tsk-tsk sound over the phone. Blair Braverman, Outside, 21 Jan. 2026 Instead of playing music while the gymnasts performed, Bercy Arena turned into a church, complete with would-be church ladies tsk-tsking people who dared to react when the gymnasts nailed a skill on beam. Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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Verb
  • Clark, who singlehandedly brought ratings and attendance up, to the point where the players now receive significantly better salaries and travel benefits, is widely disliked across the league and by many fans of other teams.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • People who dislike Elon Musk can make the opposite mistake and conclude that the shares are therefore unattractive.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Wasserman Schultz was sharply criticized by Black community leaders and the other four candidates, who are all African American, for running in this district.
    Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ba's novels explored women caught between traditional upbringing and modern aspirations, criticizing polygamy, widespread in the country, and patriarchy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Tsk-tsk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsk-tsk. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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