Shh: meaning, definitions and examples

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shh

 

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Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

quiet command

The term 'shh' is an informal expression used to urge someone to be quiet. It is often used to silence conversations or noises in a light-hearted or playful manner. Typically, it is accompanied by a finger to the lips. The use of 'shh' can vary in context, from a parent telling a child to be quiet during a movie to friends asking each other to stop talking during a serious moment. It captures the essence of a quiet request or command.

Synonyms

hush, quiet, silence.

Examples of usage

  • Shh, the movie is starting.
  • Shh, can you hear that?
  • He said 'shh' when the baby was sleeping.
  • Shh, it's a surprise!

Translations

Translations of the word "shh" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น shh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช shh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ shh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ shh

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒผใƒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ shh

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‰ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุดุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกลก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ shh

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shh

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ shh

Etymology

The expression 'shh' is an onomatopoeic word that mimics the sound made by placing a finger to one's lips to indicate silence. Its usage can be traced back to the early 20th century, often found in children's books and parenting literature as a gentle way of asking others to remain quiet. The 'sh' sound is common in many languages as a method to request silence, making 'shh' universally understandable. As societies became more informal, the term gained popularity, especially in casual contexts and among children, reflecting a playful interaction. Today, 'shh' is widely used in various media and everyday conversations, symbolizing a light-hearted approach to maintaining quietness.