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tsking

/tɛskɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tsking mean?

verb

The act of expressing disapproval or annoyance with a sharp exhalation of breath, often accompanied by a headshake or other nonverbal cue.

Example

"She let out a disapproving tsking sound as she watched him make the same mistake again."

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