Jun 12, 2010 · My mom (born 1918) used to do the one finger of each hand version, while either tisk-tisking or saying “shame on you”. I never saw it elsewhere until I watched “Great Balls of Fire” the docu-drama about Jerry Lee Lewis.

Jul 17, 2001 · What is the origin of the “tsk-tsk” hand gesture? You know, the one where you point with one index finger at the person, then put the other index finger on top, pointing perpendciular to it, and repeatedly rubbing forwar…

Yes, according to Desmond Morris (1994:94-5), the gesture (forefingers rub) means "shame," and is restricted to North America. The rubbing of the two forefingers is thought to symbolize friction. There's a related gesture (forefingers scrape) from Wales, Germany, and Austria, in which one finger "saws" across the pointed other one.

May 23, 2022 · The position of the fingers is similar to that of a cross, so the motion resembles breaking a crucifix, similar to holding up your two fingers crossed to ward off a demon.

Tisk, Tisk Meaning. Tsk and tisk make the same sound when you say them, so the only issue with differences is in the spelling and context. When using “tisk, tisk,” it’s a noun, meaning you’re referring to the sound or writing some narrative about it. “Don’t you tisk, tisk at me!”

Jun 27, 2021 · “Tsk tsk tsk” (pronounced tisk tisk tisk) Or “Shame on you” It is generally used in a fairly lighthearted manner for minor transgressions. You would use it if someone ate a fresh cookie before dinner. You would not use it if someone was caught cheating on their spouse.

About 20 years ago I was at the main intersection in Boone, NC on my motorcycle and the guy in front of me was absolutely finger blasting the shit out of his lady while the light was red. The light turned green, the gal pulled her shorts up and we all started moving.

Jan 2, 2021 · The tsk (pronounced tisk) is most often expressed as a double tsk, tsk. It's an expression of shock, disappointment or annoyance. For example, "of all the people, you were involved? tsk, tsk."

Definition of What does "tisk" mean? hm I think it's a variation of "tsk" which is used to like express disapproval. He failed his math test again! Tsk. |@potato8073 oh! that's a reference to a nursery rhyme called "a-tisket, a-tasket"!

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