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shh

1 of 1interjection
/ʃ/
1

used to request silence or quietness, typically made by hissing through closed lips

  • Shh, please keep your voice down.This is a quiet area for studying.
  • Shh, the teacher is talking.Let's listen attentively.
  • Shh, patients are resting.We need to keep the noise level low.
  • Shh, the baby is sleeping.We need to be quiet.
  • Shh, I can hear something moving in the bushes.
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