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Shut Stop Talks Meaning Talking Making Noise Synonym

Word shut up
Meaning

Meaning: to stop talking or stop making noise

Synonym: be quiet
Example For example:

  • shut up My wife always talks when I'm trying to watch TV. I wish she'd shut up!

  • shut sb/sth up It's impossible to shut my uncle up, especially if he's had a few drinks. He talks non-stop!

Note: Can be offensive, especially if used in the imperative form, as in "Shut up, will you!"

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