tsk tsk
Disapproving mouth sound
Tsk tsk and many other spelling variations are attempts to render a common sound that people make with their tongue to show disapproval.
Gestural scolding with digit
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- chidingVoicing mild disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
reprimand · admonishment · tutting · clucking · judgmental · censure · criticism · condemnation
Audible emotional breath
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- regretSorrow over past actions
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
- chagrinDistress from wounded pride
disheartened · crestfallen · dejected · rueful · shaking head · sadly · pity · shame
finger-wagging
Gestural scolding with digit
rebuke · reprimand · admonishment · tutting · clucking · judgmental · censure · criticism · condemnation · scorn
sigh
Audible emotional breath
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- regretSorrow over past actions
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
chagrin · disheartened · crestfallen · dejected · rueful · shaking head · sadly · pity · shame · what a pity
tsk tskgo for it
Encouragement to attempt
you got this · keep it up · encouragement · cheer · rooting for you
tsk tskaww
Cuteness exclamation
there there · oh dear · poor thing · bless your heart · I understand