tsk

[ pronounced as an alveolar click; spelling pronunciation tisk ]

/ pronounced as an alveolar click; spelling pronunciation tɪsk /

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interjection

(used, often in quick repetition, as an exclamation of contempt, disdain, impatience, etc.)

for shame!

noun

an exclamation of “tsk.”

verb (used without object)

to utter the exclamation “tsk.”

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Also tsk·tsk

[pronounced as two alveolar clicks; spelling pronunciation tisk-tisk] /pronounced as two alveolar clicks; spelling pronunciation ˈtɪskˈtɪsk/ .