Shushy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃʊʃi/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Shushy is an interjection meaning (colloquial or childish) An instruction to be quiet; hush.
Meaning
(colloquial or childish) An instruction to be quiet; hush.
More Meanings
- Attempting to quieten or soothe.
- Quiet or secretive.
- Making a sibilant, whooshing sound, like the sound of the letters 'sh'.
Example Sentences
“Shushy, little baby,” Kim tried to soothe.
The first three times I drew stern, shushy looks.
'Shushy shushy,' pleads Catherine. 'Shushy shushy for Mummy and Auntie Jessie.
I made shushy flapping movements with my hands, which only made him screech louder.
Word Forms
- shushier
- shushiest
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