t.u.t.t.

-verb, intransitive.
Texting under the table. Variants: TUTT, TUtT.

To hold a cellphone in one's lap and send text messages, often while in a bar or restaurant. Ironically, TUTTers usually intend their stealth texting as a courtesy to their fellow diners. In actuality, TUTTing is considered poor table manners.

Where acceptable, cellphones and Blackberrys at the table should be used in plain sight after excusing oneself to "send a quick message" or "take this brief call." Some situations require excusing oneself from the table entirely. Generally speaking, in polite company, all ringing devices should be turned off or kept on silent and put away for the duration of the meal.

Not to be confused with t.u.i.

Quit t.u.t.t.ing and eat your steak!

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