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Just shut up

🇬🇧 UK //dʒʌst ʃʌt ʌp// 🇺🇸 US //dʒʌst ʃʌt ʌp//

Meaning of Just shut up

A rude or strong way to tell someone to stop talking.

In simple words: Stop talking.

Just shut up in a sentence

• I was so annoyed with his constant chatter that I finally said, 'Just shut up!'
• During the argument, she shouted, 'Just shut up and listen!'
• 'Just shut up,' he exclaimed, tired of all the excuses.
• Instead of arguing back, sometimes it's best to just shut up.
• He was so frustrated that he told her to just shut up for a moment.

How to use Just shut up

Used in casual contexts. Can be considered rude or aggressive, so avoid in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a door shutting - that's how you want them to close their mouth.

Related words

Collocations with Just shut up

• just shut up
• just shut up and listen
• just shut up already

Synonyms for Just shut up

• be quiet
• hush
• stop talking
• pipe down
• quiet down

Common mistakes with Just shut up

• Using it in a polite request context.
• Not recognizing the potential for offense.
• Misusing with non-verbal cues, like sarcasm.

Frequently asked questions about Just shut up

What does Just shut up mean?

Stop talking.

What is the definition of Just shut up?

A rude or strong way to tell someone to stop talking.

How do you use Just shut up in a sentence?

I was so annoyed with his constant chatter that I finally said, 'Just shut up!'

Can you give another example of Just shut up?

During the argument, she shouted, 'Just shut up and listen!'

What are synonyms for Just shut up?

Common alternatives include be quiet, hush, stop talking, pipe down, quiet down.

What words go with Just shut up?

It commonly pairs with just shut up, just shut up and listen, just shut up already.

What are common mistakes when using Just shut up?

Using it in a polite request context. Not recognizing the potential for offense. Misusing with non-verbal cues, like sarcasm.

How do you pronounce Just shut up?

US: //dʒʌst ʃʌt ʌp//, UK: //dʒʌst ʃʌt ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Just shut up formal or informal?

"Just shut up" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Just shut up?

Used in casual contexts. Can be considered rude or aggressive, so avoid in formal situations.