shh
Translation
shh, be quiet
Examples
Shh! The baby is sleeping.
Shh! The baby is sleeping.
The librarian said, 'Shh!' to the noisy children.
The librarian said, 'Shh!' to the noisy children.
Grammar Patterns
((shh)) used to tell someone to be quiet Shh! I'm trying to concentrate.
Similar Words
hush, quiet, silence
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound made to request silence.
Memory Tips
The sound itself tells you what it means. Imagine putting a finger to your lips.