tsk

UK
/tɪsk/
US
/tɪsk/

Translations

tsknoun
tsks
pl
Used countably to refer to the clicking sound itself (‘a tsk’, ‘several tsks’).
tskverb
tsked
Past Simple
tsked
Past Participle
tsking
Gerund
UK
/tɪsk/
US
/tɪsk/
She would often tsk when she disapproved of something.
Она часто цокала, когда что-то не одобряла.
Additional translations
tskinterjection
UK
/tɪsk/
US
/tɪsk/
Tsk, I can't believe you forgot your keys again.
Ц-ц-ц, не могу поверить, что ты снова забыл свои ключи.
tskingnoun

tsk

tsks
pl
UK
/tɪskɪŋ/
US
/tɪskɪŋ/
Her constant tsking was a sign of disapproval.
Её постоянное цоканье было признаком неодобрения.

Definitions

tsknoun
A sharp clicking sound made in order to express disapproval or annoyance.
With an impatient tsk, the teacher motioned for silence.
tskverb
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.
tskinterjection
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
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.