verb
shush
shuush
verb
1
To tell someone to be quiet, usually by saying "shh."
"The librarian shushed the noisy students."
2
To be or become quiet.
"Everyone shushed as the movie began."
How to Use Shush
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo ask someone to stop talking, or to fall silent yourself.
Word Forms
shushed past tense, shushes singular
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Etymology
An imitative word, related to "shh" and "hush."