sh

/ʃ/ or /ʃˈʃ/ or /ʃˈʃʌ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/ or /ʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, sharp exhalation of breath, typically expressing strong emotion, or a sound made by an animal, typically a bird or a cat

“She let out a loud sh as she saw the snake.”

2. verb

to make a sudden, sharp exhalation of breath, typically expressing strong emotion, or to make a sound like the animal mentioned

“He sh ed loudly when he saw the snake.”

3. interjection

an expression of surprise, excitement, or shock

“Sh!”

4. exclamation

an expression of surprise, excitement, or shock

“Sh!”

Synonyms

  • exclamation
  • gasp
  • sigh

Antonyms

  • murmur
  • whisper