a short sound made by pressing the front portion of the tongue to the root of the mouth and releasing suddenly (while expressing the joy, enjoying a good taste, etc.).

similar sound made while urging a horse, ox harnessed, to move or move fast.

a succession of quick, inarticulate, speech-like sounds of birds; the chattering of birds (in group).

the act or an instance of encouraging.

the act of snubbing, rebuking with sharp or slighting words.