shh Meaning & Definition
/ʃ̩ː/
What Does Shh Mean?
Shh is a symbol that means ISO 639-3 language code for Shoshone. As an interjection, it means Demanding silence. As a noun, it means An utterance of shh.
Shh at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, interjection, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ʃ̩ː/ |
| Synonyms | hush and shush |
| Plural | shhes |
| Verb forms | shhes, shhing, shhed |
Shh Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Shoshone.
Shh as an Interjection
- Demanding silence.
- Comforting one who is crying.
Shh as a Noun
- An utterance of shh.
Shh as a Verb
- To utter shh.
Noun
- Alternative form of SHH (“sonic hedgehog”); Abbreviation of sonic hedgehog.
Interjection
- Requesting silence.
Synonyms of Shh
Shh synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
shh
shh (plural shhes or shhs)
shh (third-person singular simple present shhes or shhs, present participle shhing, simple past and past participle shhed)
shh (uncountable)
Origin of Shh
From hush. Likely imitative of a nonverbal utterance. Compare Scots whisht (“hush!”).
Shh: Your Questions Answered
Is shh a symbol or an interjection?
Shh is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as an interjection, a noun and a verb.
What is another word for shh?
Close synonyms of shh are hush and shush. See the full list of shh synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of shh?
The plural of shh is shhes.
What is the past tense of shh?
The past tense of shh is shhed. The present participle is shhing.