interjection
General Slang
whisht
WISHT · interjection · informal
'Hush!' — be quiet
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An interjection or command telling someone to be silent. 'Hold your whisht' means keep quiet.
“Whisht now, the news is on.”
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whisht In A Sentence
Whisht now, the news is on.
Origin & Usage
From Middle English 'whist'; often considered onomatopoeic (a shushing sound), used across Ireland, Scotland and northern England.
People Also Ask
What does whisht mean?
It's an interjection meaning 'hush' or 'be quiet'.
What does 'hold your whisht' mean?
It means keep quiet or hold your tongue. The Scots form 'haud yer wheesht' is the same idea.
Where does whisht come from?
From Middle English 'whist', often seen as onomatopoeic (a shushing sound), and used across Ireland, Scotland and northern England.
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