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tutting Synonyms
Another word for tutting
Choosing another word for tutting depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The act or sound of making a sharp clicking noise with the tongue to express disapproval, impatience, or annoyance.
Usage Example
"A quiet chorus of tsk-tsking rippled through the theater when a phone began to ring during the performance."
Strongest
tsk-tsking
• verb (Context 2)
To utter a clicking sound with the tongue as an expression of disapproval, annoyance, or impatience (present participle of tut).
Usage Example
"She stood in the slow-moving queue, tsk-tsking quietly under her breath."
Strongest
tsk-tsking
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tutting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tutting