shoosh Meaning & Definition
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What Does Shoosh Mean?
Shoosh is an interjection that means A whooshing noise. It is also used to mean A rhythmic whispering noise. As a noun, it means A whooshing noise. As a verb, it means To make or cause to make a shoosh; to move with a shoosh.
Quick Facts About Shoosh
| Part of speech | interjection, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ʊʃ/ |
| Plural | shooshes |
| Verb forms | shooshes, shooshing, shooshed |
Shoosh Definition (Interjection)
- A whooshing noise.
- A rhythmic whispering noise.
- The sound of skis scraping on snow.
Shoosh as a Noun
- A whooshing noise.
- A rhythmic whispering noise.
- The sound of skis scraping on snow.
Shoosh as a Verb
- To make or cause to make a shoosh; to move with a shoosh.
- To shush, to hush, to be quiet; to tell someone to be quiet.
- To ski, especially in a gentle downhill curve.
Synonyms of Shoosh
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Shoosh synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
shoosh
shoosh (plural shooshes)
shoosh (third-person singular simple present shooshes, present participle shooshing, simple past and past participle shooshed)
Origin of Shoosh
Phonetic alteration of shush.
Shoosh: Your Questions Answered
Is shoosh an interjection or a noun?
Shoosh is mainly used as an interjection, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the plural of shoosh?
The plural of shoosh is shooshes.
What is the past tense of shoosh?
The past tense of shoosh is shooshed. The present participle is shooshing.