The meaning of Tut

exclamation

Used to express disapproval or annoyance.

Usage examples:

Tut-tut, robin, you disappoint me

noun

An exclamation of disapproval or annoyance.

Usage examples:

Tut-tuts of disapproval

verb

Make an exclamation expressing disapproval or annoyance.

Usage examples:

Aunt mary tut-tutted at all the goings-on

exclamation

Used in writing to represent the sound made to show you disapprove of something, or a word said twice in a humorous way to suggest disapproval

Usage examples:

Tut, it's raining - i'm going to get soaked., you're late again - tut tut!, he walked off, tutting …

verb

To make a disapproving sound or speak in a disapproving way

Usage examples:

He walked off, tutting to himself., [ + speech ] "still not out of bed?" she tutted (= said in a di…