tsk–tsk

verb \ˈtisk-ˌtisk\

Definition of TSK-TSK

transitive verb

: to express disapproval of by or as if by uttering tsk

intransitive verb

: to tsk-tsk someone or something

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1943

Synonyms: deprecate, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, frown (on or upon), mislike, reprove, tsk-tsk, tut (over or about), tut-tut (over or about)

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