intj Uncommon

ssh

Ssh (intj) means used to tell someone to be quiet. Example: “Ssh, the baby's asleep.”

intj

Used to tell someone to be quiet.

"Ssh, the baby's asleep."

noun

A secure network protocol and command-line tool used to log into and control a remote computer over an encrypted connection.

"She used ssh to log into the server and restart the app."

How to use ssh

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a shushing sound telling someone to be quiet, or the standard tool for securely connecting to a remote computer.

When to use it

The tech sense is used constantly by developers and sysadmins ("ssh into the box").

Word forms

sshed past tense, sshed past tense, sshes singular, sshes singular

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_____, the baby's asleep.

Etymology

As a computing term, short for "secure shell."

Rhymes for ssh

pssh

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ssh” mean?

The word “ssh” means used to tell someone to be quiet. In plain terms, either a shushing sound telling someone to be quiet, or the standard tool for securely connecting to a remote computer.

How do you use “ssh” in a sentence?

Here is “ssh” used in a sentence: “Ssh, the baby's asleep.”

What part of speech is “ssh”?

Depending on how it is used, “ssh” can be an intj and a noun.

Is “ssh” a common word?

“Ssh” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ssh” have?

“Ssh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to tell someone to be quiet.