English · Phrasal verb Attested

hush down

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become quiet; to cease making sounds.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên yên tĩnh; ngừng tạo ra âm thanh

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To quieten; to make quiet

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho yên tĩnh

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “hush down” mean?

To become quiet; to cease making sounds.

Is “hush down” formal or informal?

hush down is generally informal.