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These words and sounds are what people use to scold someone lightly when they do something wrong, implying "You should know better!"

If you do something wrong, someone might say "Bad!" or "For shame!" Tsk (or tsk-tsk) is a sound made with your tongue to show disapproval. Tut tut is another gentle sound or phrase used to express mild disapproval, like saying "Oh dear, that wasn't right."

These words all describe moving very quickly. To barrel means to move very fast and often forcefully, like a large object rolling. To fly means to go somewhere extremely fast, not just through the air. To race means to move at top speed, often as if in a competition. To zip means to move quickly and lightly, often with a quick, brief motion.

These are all famous characters played by the American actor Eddie Murphy. He was Prince AKEEM in the movie "Coming to America" and Dr. DOLITTLE, who could talk to animals, in the "Dr. Dolittle" movies. He also voiced DONKEY, Shrek's funny friend, in the "Shrek" animated movies, and played Detective Axel FOLEY in the "Beverly Hills Cop" films.

These words all combine with the word "KING" to make common phrases.

* "King CAKE" is a special, colorful cake eaten during Mardi Gras celebrations.

* "King COBRA" is a very large and poisonous type of snake.

* "King KONG" is a famous giant ape from movies.

* "King TUT" is the nickname for Tutankhamun, an ancient Egyptian ruler.