Tut
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tʌt/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Tut is an interjection meaning Tut tut; an expression of disapproval.
Meaning
Tut tut; an expression of disapproval.
More Meanings
- Hush; be silent.
- To make a tut tut sound of disapproval.
- (Internet slang and Oxford University slang) A tutorial.
- (UK, obsolete, dialect) A hassock.
- (Southern England) Rubbish.
- (obsolete) A piece of work.
- (obsolete) To work by the piece; to carry out tut-work.
Example Sentences
Cracking excuse: credible, watertight and yet patently a load of old tut.
“Well there's a load of old tut in the cupboard next to Felicia's room,” she said grudgingly.
Such stupidness is mad 'cause nothing underfoot comes to nothing less to add to a load of old tut.
Word Forms
- tuts
- tutting
- tutted
Synonyms for tut
Depending on context, synonyms include tut tut.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tutting, tsk, utu, amen, tut-tut, tsktsk.
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Sources & Attribution
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