verb
- made a disapproving sound by clicking the tongue against the teeth
Usage: past tense of ‘tut’; chiefly British
Examples
- She tutted at the mess in the kitchen.
- The elderly woman tutted disapprovingly at the noisy children.
- He tutted under his breath when he saw the parking job.
- The teacher tutted at the student’s poor handwriting.
- My grandmother tutted whenever someone used bad language.
- The librarian tutted at people talking loudly.