pst
Whispered attention call
Pst is a sound made to get someone's attention quietly or secretively, often a sharp whisper through barely parted lips: Pst, over here!
It suggests the speaker doesn't want others to notice.
The spelling attempts to capture a sound that's mostly just a hissing sibilant.
Meant to stay secret
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
- furtiveSecretive and sly
surreptitious · stealthy · conspiratorial · hush-hush · private · hidden · undercover · secret
Informal greeting or summons
- shhRequest for quiet
- yoCasual interjection for attention
- oiBritish attention call
- ahemAttention-getting interjection
shush · hush · ssh · summons · beckon · signal · call · alert
Sudden impact exclamation
- bamLoud impact sound
- zapDestroy suddenly with energy
- whooshRushing air sound
- thwackSharp striking sound
splat · wham · kapow · sound effect · onomatopoeia · speech bubble · exclamation · interjection
confidential
Meant to stay secret
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
furtive · surreptitious · stealthy · conspiratorial · hush-hush · private · hidden · undercover · secret · whispered
hey
Informal greeting or summons
ahem · shush · hush · ssh · summons · beckon · signal · call · alert · whisper
pow
Sudden impact exclamation
thwack · splat · wham · kapow · sound effect · onomatopoeia · speech bubble · exclamation · interjection
pstproclamation
Formal public announcement
hear ye · announcement · broadcast · public address · ladies and gentlemen