In Romeo and Juliet what does the tut mean?

The "tut" in Romeo and Juliet is a term of endearment used by Juliet in Act 1, Scene 5 when she is speaking with Romeo. It is often interpreted to be a shortened form of "turtledove," a term commonly used to express love and affection. In this context, Juliet uses it as a pet name to show her fondness for Romeo.