Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shhh
interjection
/ʃʃʃ/
Definition
A spoken sound used to request silence or to indicate quietness.
Examples
- She put her finger to her lips and said, ‘Shhh, the baby is sleeping.’
- The teacher raised her hands and said ‘Shhh’ to quiet the noisy classroom.
- He leaned in closer and whispered, ‘Shhh, not so loud.’
Meaning
The word ‘shhh’ is often used to hush someone or to create a quiet atmosphere, especially in situations where silence is important.
Synonyms
- Hush
- Silence
- Quiet
- Be quiet
