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Pronunciation / Transliteration: cheu
"그녀는 어질러진 방을 보고 츠를 했다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sound made to express annoyance or disapproval.
"She let out a tsk when she saw the messy room." - 2
Used to indicate disappointment or disapproval.
"Tsk, tsk, you really should know better than to be late."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'tsk' is an onomatopoeic expression that mimics the sound made when someone clicks their tongue in disapproval or annoyance. It has been used in English since at least the 19th century, reflecting a non-verbal communication method that conveys discontent or reprimand.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tsk" is said worldwide
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tss
Transliteration: tess
"Elle a fait un tss en voyant le désordre."
tsc
Transliteration: tsc
"Sie machte ein tsc, als sie das Chaos sah."
tsk
Transliteration: tsk
"Ha fatto un tsk vedendo la stanza in disordine."
tsk
Transliteration: tsk
"Hizo un tsk al ver el desorden."
tch
Transliteration: tch
"Ela fez um tch ao ver a bagunça."
ट्स्क
Transliteration: ṭsk
"उसने गंदगी देखकर ट्स्क किया।"
啧
Transliteration: zé
"她看到乱七八糟的房间时啧了一声。"
츠
Transliteration: cheu
"그녀는 어질러진 방을 보고 츠를 했다."
チッ
Transliteration: chitto
"彼女は散らかった部屋を見てチッと言った。"
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