/ʃ/
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Translation
shh, hush
Word origin
An imitative interjection formed from a prolonged sh sound used to call for quiet across many languages. It is onomatopoeic rather than derived from an earlier word.
- Origin
- imitative
Examples
¡! .
Shh! The baby has finally fallen asleep.
, .
Shh, do not say anything until he leaves.
bibliotecaria .
The librarian shushed us when we started to laugh.
¡! .
Shh! They are about to announce the winner.
, , .
Shh, listen, I think someone is coming down the corridor.
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