hush up
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To become quiet; to cease making sounds.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hush up now; you have talked too much.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To keep secret, to prevent from becoming known.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hush up” mean?
To become quiet; to cease making sounds.
Is “hush up” formal or informal?
hush up is generally informal.