psst

(pst)

interj.

Used to capture someone's attention inconspicuously.

[Imitative.]

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psst

(pst)

interj

an exclamation of beckoning, esp one made surreptitiously

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psst

or pst

(pst)

interj.

(used to attract someone's attention in an unobtrusive manner.)

[1870–75]

Translations

psst

[pst] EXCL → ¡oye!, ¡eh!

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