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tss

tss

1 9.9
A short sharp hiss to show you are annoyed or to get someone's attention
  • interjection
  • /tɪs/
  • Informal
translation icon : tss
  • - I mean, tss, this is, all I really want is you!

Examples

  • This... tss... uh... thing... goes on the what's-this here.

    Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)

  • Tss, you really shouldn't do that if you want to be invited again.

  • When he arrived late again, she just let out a tss of disapproval.

  • Tss! Can you please pay attention and stop chatting during the meeting?

Synonyms

for crying out loud
vstss
  • Informal
31 8.2

You say this when you feel very annoyed or impatient

is used as a sharp hissing sound rather than a spoken phrase of complaint
grrr
vstss
  • Informal
11 9.9

A short sound people say or write to show anger

is used as a sharp hissing sound rather than a growl-like cry of anger
tch
vstss
  • Informal
9 9.9

A short sound people make to show annoyance or mild disapproval

is used as a sharp hissing sound to show annoyance or get attention
argh
vstss
  • Informal
1 9.8

A short sound that shows frustration or annoyance

is used as a sharp hissing sound rather than a forceful cry of anger
tsi
vstss
  • Informal
9.9

A short sound people make when they are annoyed or want to show something is not important

is used as a sharp hissing sound to show annoyance or get attention

How Disapproving

boo
70 5.9
tss
  • Informal
1 9.9
to tsk
  • Informal
2 9.9
tut
13 8.8

Surface Forms

tss main

Etymology

Tss copies a sharp hissing sound, like tsk or the word 'hiss'. It is used to show annoyance or disapproval, or to tell someone 'stop', so its meaning comes directly from the sound it makes.