Shush

Pronunciation: /ʃʌʃ/

Shush (verb)

  1. Say this to someone to stop talking or making noise, especially when you want silence.
  2. Ask for quiet by making a short sound, often with your hand raised or a finger to your lips.

Examples

  • Please shush; the meeting needs quiet.
  • The teacher shushed the class when they got loud.

Shush (interjection)

  1. A word you say to tell people to be quiet and stop talking or noise.

Examples

  • Shush! The baby is sleeping.
  • Shush—there is no need to shout here.