hushed |
quiet, often out of caution, nervousness, or respect. |
hush-hush |
(informal) not to be revealed; confidential; secret. |
hush money |
(informal) money paid as a bribe to keep a person from revealing something such as a scandalous or criminal act. |
hush puppy |
a small cake or fritter of deep-fried cornmeal batter. |
husk |
a usu. dry outer covering of some seeds and fruits, esp. of an ear of corn. [3 definitions] |
husking bee |
a gathering of family, friends, or neighbors to husk corn, usu. held as a party or celebration with other festivities included; cornhusking; husking. |
husky1 |
big and strong; muscular. [3 definitions] |
husky2 |
(often cap.) a dog of a strong, thick-furred breed developed to pull sleds in arctic regions. |
hussar |
a member of any of various European cavalry regiments. |
hussy |
an impudent or mischievous young woman. |
hustings |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) any place, or the places, where a political candidate goes to campaign for office. |
hustle |
to work or go swiftly or vigorously. [10 definitions] |
hustler |
(informal) an aggressively ambitious person. |
hut |
a small dwelling or shelter, often made of grass, mud, logs, and the like. [2 definitions] |
hutch |
a pen or shelter, esp. for a small animal such as a rabbit. [4 definitions] |
huzoor |
a Hindu term of respect akin to "sir." |
huzzah |
hurray! (used to express approval, joy, appreciation, or encouragement). |
hwy. |
abbreviation of "highway," a main road, esp. a major public road on which one can drive at high speeds, esp. between cities. |
hyacinth |
any of various plants related to the lily that sprout from bulbs and bear spikes of fragrant, variously colored blossoms. [3 definitions] |
Hyades |
a cluster of more than two hundred stars in the constellation Taurus. [2 definitions] |
hyaena |
variant of hyena. |