tsi
- interjection
- Informal
:
tsk
- Oh, tsi! I can't believe you forgot again.
Examples
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He just rolled his eyes and said, tsi!
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She gave a quick tsi to show she was annoyed by the interruption.
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When he heard the idea, he just muttered tsi and walked away.
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After reading the comment, he replied with a dismissive tsi.
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She gave a quick tsi to show she was annoyed by the interruption.
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When he heard the idea, he just muttered tsi and walked away.
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Oh, tsi! I can't believe you forgot again.
Synonyms
45
7.6
People say it to show impatience or anger
31
8.2
You say this when you feel very annoyed or impatient
21
9.0
Shows someone is annoyed, impatient, or in a hurry when spoken
15
8.4
A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated
13
8.8
A quiet sound people make to show mild disapproval or annoyance
9
9.9
A short sound people make to show annoyance or mild disapproval
2
9.9
To make a short click with the tongue to show disapproval
1
9.9
People say a strong angry word when they feel very annoyed
1
9.9
A short sharp hiss to show you are annoyed or to get someone's attention
A short clicking sound people make to show they do not approve
A short shout expressing disbelief or annoyance
How Dismissive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tsi is a short, sharp sound people make to show 'annoyance' or to 'dismiss' something. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the English sound tsk, which people use when they are annoyed, so tsi works like a tiny 'I don't care' or 'that's not important' sound.