shush
[ʃʊʃ]
Shush is a word used to ask someone to keep quiet.
When people are being too loud or making too much noise, we often tell them to "shush" as a way of reminding them that others might want some peace and quiet. You can say shush in many situations – when you're watching TV and someone starts yelling, or when you're trying to sleep and your roommate is being really noisy. It's like saying "be quiet," but with a softer tone. Some people also use shush as a way of asking their kids to be quieter when they're playing inside.
How common is "shush"?
Word shush is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To be quiet; to keep quiet.
Example: He wouldn't shush so I kicked him.
Real examples of "shush" in context
