shush

[ shuhsh, shoosh ]

interjection

1. hush (used as a command to be quiet or silent).

verb (used with object)

1. to order (someone or something) to be silent; hush.

shush

/ ʃʊʃ /

interjection

1. be quiet! hush!

verb

1. to silence or calm (someone) by or as if by saying "shush"

Other Words From

• shush·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of shush¹

First recorded in 1920–25; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of shush¹

C20: reduplication of sh , influenced by hush ¹

Example Sentences

Eventually, Trump himself entered the debate spin room—a rare move for him—and began an impromptu press conference of sorts, prompting Hannity to shush RFK Jr. so the viewers could listen in live.

From Slate

In 2019 Margaret was heard to say “Shush”, indicating she thought they were being taped.

From BBC

That’s where finding a quiet space to meditate or write in her journal helped shush McClernon’s self-doubt.

From Seattle Times

They offer comfy chairs and the days of the librarians' signature 'shush' are long gone.

From BBC

“Those liars!” she’d exclaimed, her voice so furiously loud a nurse had peeked in to shush her.

From Literature