Hush your mouth Meaning in English
expression
HUHSH yur MOWTH
HUSH yaw MOWTH
Definition
An informal and sometimes playful or stern way to tell someone to stop talking or be quiet.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in the American South; can be playful among friends or stern from adults to children. May sound rude in serious settings. Similar to 'shut up,' but less aggressive. Not formal—avoid in professional situations.
Spanish: cállate la boca - guarda silencioPortuguese (BR): cale a boca - fique quietoPortuguese (PT): cala a boca - fica caladoChinese (Simplified): 闭嘴 - 别说话Chinese (Traditional): 閉嘴 - 別說話Hindi: चुप रहो - अपना मुँह बंद रखोArabic: اصمت - اغلق فمكBengali: চুপ করো - মুখ বন্ধ করোRussian: рот закрой - помолчиJapanese: 口をつぐんで - 静かにしてVietnamese: im lặng đi - ngậm miệng lạiKorean: 입 다물어 - 조용히 해Turkish: sus bakalım - ağzını kapaUrdu: چپ رہو - منہ بند کروIndonesian: diam mulutmu - tutup mulutmu
Example Sentences
Hush your mouth while the teacher is speaking.
basic
Grandma said, 'Hush your mouth and listen to the story.'
basic
Please hush your mouth during the movie.
basic
Oh, hush your mouth—you know you love birthday cake!
natural
If you can’t say anything nice, hush your mouth.
natural
He laughed and told her to hush your mouth before she spoiled the surprise.
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