Meaning of the word shush in English

What does shush mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shush

US /ʃʊʃ/
UK /ʃʊʃ/

Verb

to tell someone to be quiet by saying 'shush' or by making a 'sh' sound

Example:
The librarian had to shush the noisy children.
She put a finger to her lips to shush him.

Exclamation

used to tell someone to be quiet

Example:
Shush! The baby is sleeping.
He said, 'Shush, don't make a sound!'