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Shhh (intj) means a drawn-out version of shh, used for extra emphasis. Example: “Shhh! Someone will hear us," he hissed.”

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A drawn-out version of shh, used for extra emphasis.
""Shhh! Someone will hear us," he hissed."

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In plain EnglishJust an emphatic, stretched-out version of "shh."

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What does “shhh” mean?
The word “shhh” means a drawn-out version of shh, used for extra emphasis. In plain terms, just an emphatic, stretched-out version of "shh.".
How do you use “shhh” in a sentence?
Here is “shhh” used in a sentence: “"Shhh! Someone will hear us," he hissed.”
What part of speech is “shhh”?
“Shhh” is an intj.
Is “shhh” a common word?
“Shhh” is an uncommon word in modern English.