Hush

/hʌʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A period of silence.

There was a hush in the room as everyone waited for the announcement.

An expression used to urge someone to be quiet.

She put a finger to her lips and said, 'Hush, we need to listen.'

verb

To make quiet or silence someone or something.

He tried to hush the crying baby by gently rocking her.

To suppress or silence a discussion or outcry.

The manager asked everyone to hush the rumors about the company's future.

Middle English husshen, of uncertain origin.

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.

silent

Free of sound, not speaking.

mute

Unable or unwilling to speak.

calm

A state of tranquility or quiet.

Shut up; be quiet.

When he started talking too loud, I said, 'Hush!'

Keep it secret.

This is a hush-hush operation, don't tell anyone.