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PRONUNCIATION OF HUSH-HUSH

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUSH-HUSH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hush-Hush is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HUSH-HUSH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of hush-hush in the English dictionary

The definition of hush-hush in the dictionary is secret; confidential.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HUSH-HUSH

husbandlike
husbandly
husbandman
husbandmen
husbandry
Husein ibn-Ali
hush
hush money
hush puppy
hush up
hushabies
hushaby
hushed
hushedly
hushful
hushy
husk
husker
huskier
huskies

WORDS THAT END LIKE HUSH-HUSH

airbrush
ambush
at a push
at first blush
blush
brush
bush
crush
flush
gold rush
hush
Kush
lush
plush
push
rush
shush
the bush
the push
toothbrush

Synonyms and antonyms of hush-hush in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HUSH-HUSH»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «hush-hush» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of hush-hush

Translation of «hush-hush» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HUSH-HUSH

Find out the translation of hush-hush to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hush-hush from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hush-hush» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

嘘 - 嘘
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

- hush hush
570 millions of speakers

English

hush-hush
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चुप चुप रहना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصمت ، الصمت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

засекречена
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em segredo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গোপনতাপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

secret
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hush-hush
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

streng geheim
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

極秘の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

쉬쉬
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hush-hush
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kín
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அமைதி அமைதி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हुश्श हुश्श
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şşt şşt
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

segretissimo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

trzymane w tajemnicy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

засекречена
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

secreta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

hush - hush
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tjoepstil
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hysch-hysch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hysj -hysj
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hush-hush

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HUSH-HUSH»

The term «hush-hush» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.474 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HUSH-HUSH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hush-hush

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUSH-HUSH»

Discover the use of hush-hush in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hush-hush and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hush, Hush
High school sophomore Nora has always been very cautious in her relationships, but when Patch, who has a dark side she can sense, enrolls at her school, she is mysteriously and strongly drawn to him, despite warnings from her best friend, ...
Becca Fitzpatrick, 2012
2
The Complete Hush, Hush Saga: Hush, Hush; Crescendo; ...
A gripping saga that chronicles the destiny of Nora and Patch from the beginning of their relationship to the dire events—and forces—that threaten to tear them apart, this collection of all four Hush, Hush books is the perfect ...
Becca Fitzpatrick, 2012
3
Finale: The Conclusion to The New York Times Bestselling ...
"Nora and Patch must hide their relationship in order to end the war between the fallen angels and the Nephilim"--
Becca Fitzpatrick, 2012
4
Crescendo
But can she really count on Patch—or is he hiding secrets darker than she can even imagine? The paperback will feature an exclusive first look at the next book in the Hush, Hush saga, on sale Fall 2012!
Becca Fitzpatrick, 2010
5
Hush Hush: Stories
These are men and women who are down --- but stirringly, not quite out. An unmissable, arresting book from one of the most seminal short story writers of the last twenty years. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Steven Barthelme, 2012
6
Hush, Hush 1
Nora, drawn to Patch but unsure about him, is unaware that she is the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and the fallen, and that her choice may determine her fate.
Becca Fitzpatrick, Derek Ruiz, 2012
7
Hush, Hush!
Baby Hippo couldn't fall sleep. He rolled and wriggled. He stood on his head. He waggled his legs. He grunted and groaned. Oh, ah, oh!o Hush, hush!o said his mum softly and sleepily.
Margaret Wild, Bridget Strevens-Marzo, 2010
8
Hush Hush
Paranormal meets The Da Vinci Code in this thought-provoking, no-nonsense story that you won't be able to put down. Its theme is universal, and it will bring about both shivers and tears. This is a true story of an intense nature.
Linda Fairchild, 2012
9
Ultra Hush-Hush: Espionage and Special Missions
The first title in this new series offers readers factual tales about an array of spy schemes used by various countries in an attempt to trick the enemy and win the war, enhanced with sidebars, historical photos, and color maps.
Stephen Shapiro, Tina Forrester, 2003
10
Silence
This special paperback edition of the third book in the New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga features exclusive content!
Becca Fitzpatrick, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUSH-HUSH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hush-hush is used in the context of the following news items.
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Church youth group leader abused girl in car, wooded park and …
In attempt to keep their relationship hush-hush, Belarmino would take the middle schooler to secluded places like Rock Creek Regional Park ... «WJLA, Jul 15»
2
Meet 5SOS Graffiti Man, The Guy You Watched Paint Online For 2 …
“It was very hush-hush.” He wasn't familiar with the Australian band until he asked his daughter — “She's my go-to music person for anything ... «MTV.com, Jul 15»
3
Leighton Meester Is Ready to Pop! Adam Brody's Wife Flaunts Big …
... venturing away from L.A. and staying off social media, not to mention the pair have been hush-hush about their romance since the beginning. «E! Online, Jul 15»
4
Pomona's rumored rejection of Disneyland still animates people
It might have been too hush-hush for the newspaper to know about. I don't know of anyone living who would know, and to my knowledge no ... «Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Jul 15»
5
Romantic husband goes to extreme lengths to surprise wife on every …
Ron says that these hush-hush holidays makes the pair feel like they're 'honeymooners' despite having been together for over a decade. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Texas State Guard's Role in Monitoring 'Jade Helm '15?' Not What …
... a non-commissioned officer of the Texas State Guard, this reporter was advised that their role in monitoring Jade Helm was “very hush-hush. «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
7
If Yakub plea rejected, he will be first to hang in Maharashtra after …
... was executed in a hush-hush operation at Pune's Yerawada prison in November 2012 for the terror attack of November 26, 2008 on Mumbai. «Times of India, Jul 15»
8
League | The Final Rev-Up: Sexting NRL journo flees overseas …
He's packed his bags to start a new life OS. Rumour #4: One high profile player has done well to keep a recent pre-match drinking session hush-hush. «Sportal.com.au, Jul 15»
9
Lena Headey tweets Caitlin Moran to ask to read for How To Build A …
Forget secret emails or hush-hush meetings in swanky hotels — Lena Headey used Twitter to ask Caitlin Moran for a role in her upcoming ... «Huddersfield Examiner, Jul 15»
10
Top 3 All-New All-Different Marvel: The First 18 Of 47 Primed For …
The spotlight shines on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Carnage, the Contest of Champions, Daredevil, and two hush-hush features. The cover sports ... «Inside Pulse, Jul 15»

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