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What does "shush" mean?

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Rebecca

"Shush" is a short informal expression used when one wants others to be quiet. It means the same thing as "be quiet" or "don't speak." Ex: Shush, the baby's sleeping. Ex: Can you please shush? You're talking really loudly.

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