English · Greetings & Phrases
shut up
/ʃʌt ʌp/
[/ʃʌt ʌp/]
stop talking
Beginnerverb
Definition
To stop talking or be quiet. It can sound rude unless said playfully among friends.
Example
Please be quiet — telling someone to shut up can be rude.
Please be quiet — telling someone to shut up can be rude.
Etymology
From 'shut' plus 'up', originally meaning to close something completely, later applied to the mouth.
How & Where It’s Used
Informal and can be impolite; use with care.