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 27 Sep. 2026.

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