psst
word
/psst/
psst
/psst/
psst
Definition
A quiet sound or whisper, usually made to get someone's attention without others noticing.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mimics the actual sound made by the mouth. Used in speech and writing (cartoons, dialogue) to quietly attract attention. Not used for loud communication; often playful or secretive.
Spanish: psé - ¡eh! (para llamar la atención en voz baja)Portuguese (BR): psiu - psiu! (para chamar atenção discretamente)Portuguese (PT): psiu - psiu! (para chamar a atenção discretamente)Chinese (Simplified): 嘘（呼喊、引起注意时的声音）Chinese (Traditional): 噓（呼喊、引起注意時的聲音）Hindi: सुनो (चुपके से बुलाने की आवाज़)Arabic: هسّ (لجذب الانتباه بهدوء)Bengali: ফিসফিস - পিস্টRussian: тссJapanese: シーッ - ねえVietnamese: suỵt - hứKorean: 쉿 - 야Turkish: şş - pıstUrdu: پسستIndonesian: ssst - psst
Example Sentences
I heard someone whisper 'psst' behind me.
basic
Psst! Don’t tell anyone my secret.
basic
She leaned over and said, 'psst, come here.'
natural
Psst. Did you hear the latest news?
natural
Psst, are you awake?
basic
You use 'psst' when you want to grab someone’s attention without others noticing.
natural