Example Sentences

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When the tutting man left, the woman turned to Mr. Sharkey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

If yes, then try on some constructive responses to her tutting: “You’re a champ, Mom.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022

Choreographer Randi Freitas performed alongside a crew of dancers krumping and tutting to Kendrick Lamar down a black runway in the yard.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2022

Alas, there’s no time for such Austen-ian confrontations in Gerwig’s movie—only a brief lecture from a tutting Streep after they’re already married—and Meg and Brooke’s romance is confined to making goo-goo eyes at each other.

From Slate • Dec. 26, 2019

“And what are you tutting at us for?” said Ron irritably.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling