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tsk

/tɪsk/

tsknoun

tsks

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

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

цокать

She would often tsk when she disapproved of something.

Она часто цокала, когда что-то не одобряла.

Additional translations

клацать

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

ц-ц-ц

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

Ц-ц-ц, не могу поверить, что ты снова забыл свои ключи.

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

цоканье

Her constant tsking was a sign of disapproval.

Её постоянное цоканье было признаком неодобрения.

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.