tutted
Made clicking sounds
Tutted is the past tense of tut, meaning to make a clicking sound with the tongue against the roof of the mouth to express disapproval, annoyance, or impatience.
The sound itself is written as "tut" or "tut-tut." She tutted at the mess they'd left behind.
He tutted disapprovingly when she arrived late.
The gesture is mild and often reflexive—the verbal equivalent of a headshake.
Suddenly comprehended
- cluckedMade hen noises
- sighedExhaled expressively
- headshakeLateral head movement meaning no
- eyerollDismissive facial gesture
frown · scowl · tsk-tsked · harrumphed · huffed · sniffed · pursed lips · raised eyebrow
Mildly rebuked someone
- admonishedWarned or reproved
- scoldedHarshly reprimanded
- reproachedBlamed with disappointment
- rebukedSharply criticized for fault
corrected · lectured · criticized · warned · cautioned · upbraided · remonstrated · told off
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
- peevishnessIrritable, querulous disposition
aggravation · pique · discontent · disgruntlement · impatience · bothered · irked · miffed
clicked
Suddenly comprehended
eyeroll · frown · scowl · tsk-tsked · harrumphed · huffed · sniffed · pursed lips · raised eyebrow · glared
chided
Mildly rebuked someone
- admonishedWarned or reproved
- scoldedHarshly reprimanded
- reproachedBlamed with disappointment
rebuked · corrected · lectured · criticized · warned · cautioned · upbraided · remonstrated · told off · shamed
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
peevishness · aggravation · pique · discontent · disgruntlement · impatience · bothered · irked · miffed · nettled
fidgeted
Moved restlessly from unease
waiting · hurried · anxious · antsy · eager · foot-tapping · shifted · squirmed
tuttedapplauded
Expressed approval audibly
praised · cheered · approved · congratulated · commended
tuttedencouraged
Gave support and confidence
cheered on · egged on · rooted for · rallied · supported