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tch, int.
Also tchk, tcht.
A representation of the dental click (freq. reduplicated) used to express vexation (cf. tchick n., tck int., tut int. (n.3)). Hence tch v. intr., to utter this exclamation; also as n., an utterance of this exclamation.
1898G. B. Shaw Mrs. Warren's Profession i. 176 (Correcting him quickly in a loud whisper) Tch! Nonsense. 1906N. Munro Daft Days ix. 74 ‘You'll find a curious fearless independence in her.’ The twins held up their hands in amazement, ‘tcht-tcht-tchting’ simultaneously. ‘What a pity!’ said Miss Jean, as if it were a physical affliction. 1910― in Blackw. Mag. Aug. 236/2 Aunt Amelia..tchk-tchked at such preposterous views. 1930G. B. Shaw Apple Cart i. 21 Tch-tch-tch! Gently, Amanda, gently. 1971N.Z. Listener 16 Aug. 50/3 The mind boggles. The dreadful deeds the little monkeys might perpetrate. Tch tch. 1977Daily Mirror 31 Mar. 24 Tch! Of all the times to go down wi' flu! We've got a very important darts match tonight! |