Tut
[tʌt]
Definition
(-) Be still; hush; -- an exclamation used for checking or rebuking.
(n.) An imperial ensign consisting of a golden globe with a cross on it.
(n.) A hassock.
Typed by Ewing
Synonyms and Synonymous
interj. Stop, be still, hush.
Typist: Millie
Definition
interj. an exclamation of rebuke or impatience &c.—v.i. to express impatience by such.
n. (prov.) a hassock—also Tote.—v.i. to project.
n. a piece of work.—v.i. to work by the piece.—ns. Tut′work; Tut′worker; Tut′workman.
Typed by Erica
Examples
- She was pleased, but answered, 'Tut, Trot; MY old bones would have kept till tomorrow! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Tut, tut, I must see him at once! Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Tut, tut, Mr. Philander, tut, tut, cautioned Professor Porter, I do not know with accuracy as yet. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- But how on earth-- Oh, tut, tut! Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Tut, tut, Mr. Philander, tut, tut! Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Tut, tut, sir! Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Tut, tut, child, tut, tut! Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
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