verb

shush

shuush

Shush (verb) means to tell someone to be quiet, usually by saying "shh.". Example: “The librarian shushed the noisy students.”

verb

To tell someone to be quiet, usually by saying "shh."

"The librarian shushed the noisy students."

To be or become quiet.

"Everyone shushed as the movie began."

How to use shush

Learner’s notes

In 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."

Rhymes for shush

push tush lush bush mush gush rush hush kush brush crush blush

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shush” mean?

The word “shush” means to tell someone to be quiet, usually by saying "shh.". In plain terms, to ask someone to stop talking, or to fall silent yourself.

How do you pronounce “shush”?

“Shush” is pronounced shuush (/ʃʊʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shush” in a sentence?

Here is “shush” used in a sentence: “The librarian shushed the noisy students.”

What part of speech is “shush”?

“Shush” is a verb.

How many meanings does “shush” have?

“Shush” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to tell someone to be quiet, usually by saying "shh.".