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English word origin

Etymology of shish

Phonetic alteration of shush.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To be quiet; to keep quiet.

intj

Used to request quiet; similar to shh.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Phonetic alteration of shush.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

The spine of a shish kebab structure.

adj

On a skewer.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Turkish şiş (“skewer”).

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  • Unspecified derivation mentionşiştr
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