intj
shh
sh
Shh (intj) means used to tell someone to be quiet. Example: “Shh, the baby's asleep," she whispered.”
intj
1
Used to tell someone to be quiet.
""Shh, the baby's asleep," she whispered."
2
Used to soothe or comfort someone who is upset or crying.
""Shh, it's okay now," he said, hugging his son."
verb
1
To make a shushing sound to quiet someone down.
"She shhed the noisy group as the film started."
How to use shh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hushing sound used to ask for quiet or to comfort someone.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shhes, shhs
- Third person singular
- shhes, shhs
- Past tense
- shhed
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"_____, the baby's asleep," she whispered.
Etymology
Likely an imitative sound related to hush, similar to the Scots whisht.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shh” mean?
The word “shh” means used to tell someone to be quiet. In plain terms, a hushing sound used to ask for quiet or to comfort someone.
How do you pronounce “shh”?
“Shh” is pronounced sh (/ʃ̩ː/ in IPA).
How do you use “shh” in a sentence?
Here is “shh” used in a sentence: “"Shh, the baby's asleep," she whispered.”
What is another word for “shh”?
Words with a similar meaning to “shh” include hush and shush.
What part of speech is “shh”?
Depending on how it is used, “shh” can be an intj and a verb.
How many meanings does “shh” have?
“Shh” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to tell someone to be quiet.
