Tsuh

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1 Origin
2 Pronunciation
3 Uses
4 Editorial

[edit] Origin

Tsuh is a slang word believed to have origin in the Newton South High School in Newton, Massachusetts. It is slang for the term Psyche, meaning "I have fooled you," or "The information which you have just received was intentionally inaccurate, or flawed in some way". In origin, it was used primarily by the students of African-American descent, but is no longer restricted to these distinguished individuals. The use by most Caucasians is in an inappropriate, almost mocking manner.

[edit] Pronunciation

Its pronunciation has been changed over the term's lifetime from tzŭ to its eventual change into being pronounced almost as a tsŭē. An immense overbite facilitates the sound making process, for a subtle "y" (as in "biology") sound after the "u" (as in undignified). The Caucasians whom use the term still use it in its original pronunciation, for the newest forms are difficult to produce, for lack of the cultural aspects leave them unable to manipulate their mouths in such a fashion.

[edit] Uses

The term was, in origin, used to show your facetious intentions after presenting false information. Unfortunately, the meaning of this great phrase has been altered, and modified. Tsuh can now be used with no reason to alarm someone about false information. It is now used merely as a suffix to any sentence, phrase, or clause. an example of this would be "What up dawg; TSUH!", or, in proper English grammar, and mechanics, "Hello sir, how are you this beautiful afternoon; I have just distributed a false statement?". Another use for the term is that it can be used to display confusion, grief, or dismay. An example of this specific use would be when one has been confronted with an odd question, at which point, he might say "What? What", (asker turns in order to leave,) "Tsuh...." as you can see, Tsuh was used as a term of disarray, or even katzenjammer, one might say.

[edit] Editorial

This new, false meaning for the term leaves the casual observer confused, and dazed. The once well used, sensible, and considerate phrase has now turned into nothing more than a common, meaningless saying which conveys no compassion towards one's fellows. The return of the old meaning of the esteemed word Tsuh is unlikely, however, we must keep our hopes up, and pray for the day when its happy, old connotation returns to regular speech.