intj
psst
ps
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 notesIn 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.