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Definition of psst

psst

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• interjection

1

Used to attract someone's attention quietly, secretly, or unobtrusively.

Example

""Psst! Over here," she whispered from behind the curtain so the others would not hear."

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• Nearby Words

psi
psoralea
psoriasis
psst
psych
psyche
psyched

Word Origin & Etymology

An onomatopoeic word formed in the early 20th century in imitation of a soft, whispered sibilant sound made to attract someone's attention discreetly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psst. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psst
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