tut
- (used as an exclamation of contempt, disdain, impatience, etc.)
- for shame!
- an exclamation of “tut.”
- to utter the exclamation “tut.”
Origin of tut
Examples from the Web for tut
Contemporary Examples of tut
In Berlin, copies of Tut's treasures stand in well for the real ones.
The Daily Pic: In Berlin, copies of Tut's treasures stand in well for the real ones.
To my huge surprise, I left the Tut spead unconvinced that a show of originals would have been much better, or more informative.
That Tut accomplished all this before his 12th birthday suggests Aye was the power behind the throne.
Aye continued in power under Tut, who quickly returned to the old capital and restored the old religion.
Historical Examples of tut
Tut, tut, Paddy, my lad; you've gone in the wrong direction altogether for them.
The O'RuddyStephen Crane
Tut, tut, my dear sir, you must really pay attention to these details.
The Return of Sherlock HolmesArthur Conan Doyle
"Tut, my dear," says the old lady, mightily pleased nevertheless.
Molly BawnMargaret Wolfe Hamilton
Tut, tut, Philip, that is not the way to salute your betrothed.
Saint Bartholomew's EveG. A. Henty
Tut—tut, I know perfectly well where my dear son falls short.
Molly Brown's Orchard HomeNell Speed
tut
- short for tut-tut
Word Origin and History for tut
1520s, along with tush (mid-15c.), a natural interjection expressing contempt.