Tsk is a noun used to denote a sharp, clicking sound made by the tongue against the roof of the mouth, typically signaling disapproval or annoyance. It can function as an onomatopoeic cue in dialogue or as a description of a sound in linguistic or phonetic contexts. In casual writing, it may be paired with a wagging finger or a sigh to convey scolding. Often realized as a brief alveolar click followed by a hiss when elongated.
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