hushed; hushing; hushes
Definition of hush
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to become quiet
hush
adjectiveDefinition of hush (Entry 2 of 3)
hush
nounDefinition of hush (Entry 3 of 3)
: a silence or calm especially following noise : quiet
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The first known use of hush was in 1546
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