Shut up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈʃət/ /ˈəp

SHUHT-uhp

UK

ʃˈʌt/ /ˈʌp

shuht-UHP

Definition

A phrase used to tell someone to stop talking, often in a rude or strong way.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and often considered rude; used to express annoyance or to demand silence. Use carefully, especially with people you don't know well or in formal settings. Sometimes used jokingly among friends, but context matters.

• Spanish: ¡cállate! - ¡cierra la boca!
• Portuguese (BR): cala a boca! - fica quieto!
• Portuguese (PT): cala-te! - fecha a boca!
• Chinese (Simplified): 闭嘴！
• Chinese (Traditional): 閉嘴！
• Hindi: चुप रहो!
• Arabic: اخرس! - اصمت!
• Bengali: চুপ করো - মুখ বন্ধ করো
• Russian: заткнись - замолчи
• Japanese: 黙れ - うるさい
• Vietnamese: im đi - câm miệng
• Korean: 조용히 해 - 입 다물어
• Turkish: kapa çeneni - sus
• Urdu: چپ ہو جاؤ - منہ بند کرو
• Indonesian: diam - tutup mulut

Example Sentences

Please shut up so I can hear the teacher.

basic

My brother told me to shut up during the movie.

basic

It's rude to say shut up to your parents.

basic

Dude, shut up, you’re making me laugh!

natural

Can you shut up for one second?

natural

I wish everyone would just shut up about politics.

natural