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psst

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intj
1
Used quietly to get someone's attention without others noticing.
""Psst, meet me outside after class," he whispered."
2
Used to signal that you're about to share something secret or whispered.
"Psst — don't tell anyone, but the surprise party is Friday."
verb
1
To say "psst" in order to attract someone's attention.
"He psssted at her from across the library."

How to Use Psst

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA hushed sound used to discreetly grab someone's attention.

Common pairings
psst, over here a quiet psst

Word Forms

pssted past tense, pssts singular

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Etymology

An imitative sound, similar to noises used to call animals, adapted for getting a person's attention quietly.

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