tut-tut

[ pronounced as two alveolar clicks; spelling pronunciation tuht-tuht ]

/ pronounced as two alveolar clicks; spelling pronunciation ˈtʌtˈtʌt /

tut.

Origin of tut-tut

First recorded in 1585–95

tussock moth, tussocky, tussore, tustin, tut, tut-tut, tutankhamen, tutee, tutelage, tutelary, tutenag

But it seems fruitless to tut-tut at them about it, since they have been hearing these complaints for decades.

More on Whether We're Paying too Much for College |Megan McArdle |September 11, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Pundits often tut-tut about how presidential campaigns start too early, long before most Americans care.

Why the Democrats Should Lose |Peter Beinart |October 30, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
Betty gave a sideway smile at Kathryn and whispered, Tut-tut!

Betty Lee, Sophomore |David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
The gentleman drew in his head with a little "Tut-tut" of consternation.

Tales from Many Sources |Various

With a "tut-tut" noise to indicate the business man's mild scorn of the artist's method's.

The Great Adventure |Arnold Bennett
Tut-tut—can't we find something more engaging to talk about than what the weighing scales do or do not tell us?

The Eddy |Clarence L. Cullen
"Tut-tut, I doubt the join will be plainly visible," he murmured to himself.

The Passionate Elopement |Compton Mackenzie

tut-tut

/ (pronounced as alveolar clicks; spelling pron ˈtʌtˈtʌt) /

an exclamation of mild reprimand, disapproval, or surprise

(intr) to express disapproval by the exclamation of "tut-tut"

the act of tut-tutting

Often shortened to: tut