tut-tut

Definition of tut-tutnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tut-tut On Tuesday, Lipa took to her Instagram to directly shut down the Mail’s reporting and tut-tut the article’s style and voice while dismissing it as mere clickbait that exploits a tragedy. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025 There’s no need for Smith’s longtime fans—even for those who have loved her since the 1960s—to tut-tut about the fact that her later roles brought her the greatest fame. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024 The rest of the parents, who are mostly millennials, tut-tut their disapproval, and talk about how badly they’ve been triggered. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tut-tut
Interjection
  • Williams also recalled witnessing the Super Bowl crowd boo Taylor Swift when she was shown on the jumbotron cheering on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Highlights include a costume parade (for kids and parents), a Purim story and boo Haman and songs.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
Interjection
  • And while Shakira drew big cheers, as did the appearance of Bieber, these paled in comparison to the cheers and oh’s and ah’s in the crowd throughout the gripping final.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
  • This time, the K-pop group is in league with the British Museum in London, where visitors can see a showcase of artworks in the institution’s Korea Foundation Gallery, chosen in collaboration with curator Sang-ah Kim.
    Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026

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“Tut-tut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tut-tut. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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