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tut-tut?

"Tut-tut" is an onomatopoeic expression used to indicate disapproval, disapproving sounds, or mild irritation. It is often used in a scolding or reprimanding tone, and can sometimes be accompanied by shaking or wagging of the finger.

Here are a few examples of how the term "tut-tut" might be used in context:

  • "Tut-tut, you shouldn't say such things about your classmates."
  • "When she saw the mess the children had made, she just shook her head and tut-tutted."
  • "The teacher gave a tut-tut and pointed out the mistakes in the student's paper."
  • "Tut-tut, that's not the proper way to hold a fork."
  • "She gave a little tut-tut when she saw the stains on the carpet."
  • "Tut-tut, you should have known better than to leave your phone unlocked."
  • "The mother gave a stern tut-tut when her child started throwing a tantrum in the store."
  • "The boss gave a disappointed tut-tut when she saw the low quality of the work."

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