   You Best HushIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "You best hush" means "You’d better be quiet." It’s an authentic imperative formed from the older-English use of "best" = "had better." synonyms: be quiet, hush up, pipe down Hillbilly Dude Says...  My neighbor from across the mountain would tell my friend growin' up, 'you best hush. You can still hear it out in the country. Pronunciation[YOO BEST HUSH] /juː bɛst hʌʃ/ Meaning & Usage- Warning / Admonition (imperative phrase)
Gran:
Y’all best hush at the table.
Kids:
Yes, ma’am.variations: you’d better be quiet, hush up ★ Dropping the "you" ("Best hush") makes it more colloquial. Variants like "hush up" or "hush now" keep the same "had better" force. ★ OriginFrom older English phrasing ("had best hush") that persisted in Southern/Appalachian speech as "you best"". "Hush" itself is longstanding in Southern usage for "be quiet." NotesStill common in homes, churches, and schools across the South/Appalachia. Outside the region, it’s easily understood but sounds quaint or old-timey. Say It Like a SouthernerSay it natural: "Best hush," "You best hush up," or "Best hush now," often with gentle but firm emphasis on "hush." | ...
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