Meaning & Definition of word "Hush"
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Hush
/hʌʃ/
noun:
- 1. A period of silence.
- Example: There was a hush in the room as everyone waited for the announcement.
- 2. An expression used to urge someone to be quiet.
- Example: She put a finger to her lips and said, 'Hush, we need to listen.'
verb:
- 1. To make quiet or silence someone or something.
- Example: He tried to hush the crying baby by gently rocking her.
- 2. To suppress or silence a discussion or outcry.
- Example: The manager asked everyone to hush the rumors about the company's future.
Etymology
Middle English husshen, of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hush-hush:
Kept secret or confidential.
hush money:
Payment made to persuade someone to remain silent about something.
hush your mouth:
An expression telling someone to stop talking.
Related Words
silent:
Free of sound, not speaking.
mute:
Unable or unwilling to speak.
calm:
A state of tranquility or quiet.
Slang Meanings of hush
Meaning: Shut up; be quiet.
Example Sentence: When he started talking too loud, I said, 'Hush!'
Meaning: Keep it secret.
Example Sentence: This is a hush-hush operation, don't tell anyone.