interjection
- used to get someone’s attention quietly or secretly
Usage: informal
Examples
- Psst! Over here!
- She whispered ‘psst’ to get her friend’s attention during the movie.
- Psst, did you hear what happened?
- He made a quiet ‘psst’ sound to call the cat.
- Psst! The teacher is coming this way.
- She tried to get his attention with a soft ‘psst’ from across the room.