Meaning of the word shushing in English

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

shushing

US /ˈʃʊʃɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃʊʃɪŋ/

Verb

making a 'sh' sound to tell someone to be quiet

Example:
The librarian was constantly shushing the noisy children.
He tried shushing his baby, but it didn't work.
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