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tsk

/tɪsk/

tsknoun

tsks

Used countably to refer to the clicking sound itself (‘a tsk’, ‘several tsks’).

Translations

tssOnomatopée désignant le claquement de langue de désapprobation.

With an impatient tsk, the teacher motioned for silence.

Avec un tss impatient, le professeur fit signe de se taire.

Definitions

A sharp clicking sound made in order to express disapproval or annoyance.

With an impatient tsk, the teacher motioned for silence.

tskverb

tsked

Past Simple

tsked

Past Participle

tsking

Gerund

/tɪsk/

Translations

tssoterVerbe rare, de registre expressif, pour le bruit de langue marquant la désapprobation ou l’agacement.

She tsked at the mess in the kitchen, clearly displeased with the state of things.

Elle tssota devant le désordre dans la cuisine, clairement mécontente de la situation.

Definitions

To make a sound of disapproval or annoyance by quickly drawing air through the teeth.

She tsked at the mess in the kitchen, clearly displeased with the state of things.

Synonyms

tskinterjection

/tɪsk/

Translations

tssInterjection onomatopéique marquant la désapprobation, l’impatience ou la légère irritation.

Tsk, I can't believe you forgot your keys again.

Tss, je n'arrive pas à croire que tu aies encore oublié tes clés.

Definitions

An expression of disapproval or annoyance, often used to indicate mild irritation or disappointment.

Tsk, I can't believe you forgot your keys again.

tskingnoun

tsk

tsks

/tɪskɪŋ/

Translations

claquement de langueS’emploie pour le bruit de réprobation ou d’agacement produit par la langue.

Her constant tsking during the meeting made it clear she was not pleased with the proposal.

Ses claquements de langue constants pendant la réunion montraient clairement qu’elle n’était pas satisfaite de la proposition.

Definitions

The act of expressing disapproval or annoyance by making a 'tsk' sound.

Her constant tsking during the meeting made it clear she was not pleased with the proposal.