noun

shushing

Shushing (noun) means the act of making a "shh" sound to silence someone. Example: “The constant shushing from the usher was almost as annoying as the noise itself.”

noun

The act of making a "shh" sound to silence someone.

"The constant shushing from the usher was almost as annoying as the noise itself."

How to use shushing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTelling someone to be quiet by making a hushing sound.

Word forms

shushings plural

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Rhymes for shushing

pushing rushing gushing Cushing blushing brushing crushing flushing ambushing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shushing” mean?

The word “shushing” means the act of making a "shh" sound to silence someone. In plain terms, telling someone to be quiet by making a hushing sound.

How do you use “shushing” in a sentence?

Here is “shushing” used in a sentence: “The constant shushing from the usher was almost as annoying as the noise itself.”

What part of speech is “shushing”?

“Shushing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of shushing?

"shushing" (noun) means the act of making a "shh" sound to silence someone.