tsk

[ pronounced as an alveolar click; spelling pronunciation tisk ]

interjection

1. (used, often in quick repetition, as an exclamation of contempt, disdain, impatience, etc.)
2. for shame!

noun

1. an exclamation of “tsk.”

verb (used without object)

1. to utter the exclamation “tsk.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of tsk¹

First recorded in 1935–40; of expressive origin

Example Sentences

The fact that his daughters wear helmets but he does not gives rise to some leisurely tsk-tsk-ing.

From The Daily Beast

Wherever you go there will be people tsk-tsking about the Preliminary fiasco.

From Project Gutenberg