tsk

IPA/tɪsk/
IPA/tɪsk/

tsk — exclamation

1. a written form of the quick tongue-click people make to show mild disapproval, a

1.感嘆詞B1
釋義

a written form of the quick tongue-click people make to show mild disapproval, annoyance, or teasing scolding; when doubled as "tsk tsk," it often sounds more playful than angry.

例句

Tsk, Christopher, you promised to keep your muddy shoes outside.

tsk + direct scolding after bad behavior

Grandma Renata whispered, "Tsk tsk," when Minho reached for his phone at dinner.

repeated form for gentle family disapproval

同義詞
  • tut

    the closest equivalent, especially in British writing

  • tut-tut

    the repeated form, often sounding more theatrical or playful

  • ahem

    used to get attention or show awkwardness, not usually to criticize behavior

文法句型

tsk

tsk tsk

用法筆記

Usually seen in dialogue or narrative writing rather than as a full spoken word in careful speech. The doubled form 'tsk tsk' often sounds more teasing or gently reproachful than a single 'tsk'.

常見錯誤

❌Tsk, I dropped my keys again.
✅Oops, I dropped my keys again.
💡use 'tsk' for disapproval or scolding, not for an ordinary accident unless you are judging it.