shush

/ʃʌʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to order or request someone to be quiet

“She told her kids to shush and finish their dinner.”

2. noun

an order or request to be quiet

“The teacher gave the students a shush to calm down during the test.”

3. interjection

a way of saying ‘be quiet’ or ‘shut up’

“Shush! The baby is sleeping.”

Synonyms

  • hush
  • quiet

Antonyms

  • shout
  • yell