Shut up
Direct command with a meaning similar to "be quiet" / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the direct and forceful command. For other uses, see Shut up (disambiguation).
"Be quiet" redirects here. For other uses, see Be Quiet (disambiguation).
"Shut up" is a direct command with a meaning very similar to "be quiet", but which is commonly perceived as a more forceful command to stop making noise or otherwise communicating, such as talking. The phrase is probably a shortened form of "shut up your mouth" or "shut your mouth up". Its use is generally considered rude and impolite, and may also be considered a form of profanity by some.