Isshh

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Isshh definition 1

A sound (sharp inhale) showing interest or shock. When someone’s telling gossip, friends will go “isshh!” to show they’re hooked or can’t believe it. Usage: Isshh, betam? She did that in public? (sharp inhale of “no way!”).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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