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Vocabulary Entry
tsk
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make a sound of disapproval by clicking the tongue against the roof of the mouth.
Example Sentences
"She tsks at the messy room, unimpressed by her brother's lack of tidiness."
"Whenever he hears bad news, he can't help but tsk in disappointment."
"The teacher couldn't resist but tsk when the students forgot their homework again."
N
noun
A sound made to express disapproval or annoyance.
Example Sentences
"His tsk was loud enough to get everyone's attention in the quiet room."
"With a tsk, she indicated her disapproval of the decision."
"The tsk from the corner of the room signaled that someone was not pleased."