hush

English Definition

there, there (calm somebody)

Etymology

• (Derived from English hush.)

Examples

• "Georgie, mi sorry fi 'ear seh yuh mooma dead. Hush. Doan cry."

  George, I'm sorry your mom died. There, there. Don't cry.

• "“Hush yah, Shaneke, such is life. […]”"

  There, there, Shaneke. Such is life. […]

• "Chile, hush yu mouth!"

  Child, be quiet!