A clicking sound made with the tongue against the teeth to show disapproval or impatience.
Onomatopoeia originating from the actual sound made by the mouth; has been used in English since at least the 16th century to express disdain or annoyance.
This tiny word shows how English lets us make sounds that are more expressive than actual words—it's a universal sound of frustration that appears in many languages and cultures.
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