Definition of whisht in English:

whisht

(also whist, wheesht)

exclamation (h)wɪʃt(h)wiSHt

Irish, Scottish

Hush (used to demand silence)
〈主苏格兰，主爱尔兰〉示意他人安静嘘
Whisht, child. Away and do what you're told
“嘘，安静！孩子。去做要你做的事吧。”
Example sentencesExamples
- In the shelter people were singing and the children were making a noise and one old lady would say "Wheesht, wheesht, they'll hear ya!".

Phrases

hold one's whisht

Keep silent.
保持安静；保持沉默
‘Will you hold your whisht a minute while I outline the plan?’
Example sentencesExamples
- He may also have held his whisht because the officer behind the new explanation is his son.
- If he doesn't fully accept it then at least he has the manners to hold his whisht!

Origin

Natural exclamation: first recorded in English in the mid 16th century.

Definition of whisht in US English:

whisht

(also whist)

exclamation(h)wiSHt

Irish, Scottish

Hush (used to demand silence)
〈主苏格兰，主爱尔兰〉示意他人安静嘘
“Whisht, child. Away and do what you're told.”
“嘘，安静！孩子。去做要你做的事吧。”
Example sentencesExamples
- In the shelter people were singing and the children were making a noise and one old lady would say "Wheesht, wheesht, they'll hear ya!".

Phrases

hold one's whisht

Keep silent.
保持安静；保持沉默
Example sentencesExamples
- He may also have held his whisht because the officer behind the new explanation is his son.
- If he doesn't fully accept it then at least he has the manners to hold his whisht!

Origin

Natural exclamation: first recorded in English in the mid 16th century.

词汇	whisht
释义	Definition of whisht in English: whisht (also whist, wheesht) exclamation (h)wɪʃt(h)wiSHt Irish, Scottish Hush (used to demand silence) 〈主苏格兰，主爱尔兰〉示意他人安静嘘 Whisht, child. Away and do what you're told “嘘，安静！孩子。去做要你做的事吧。” Example sentencesExamples In the shelter people were singing and the children were making a noise and one old lady would say "Wheesht, wheesht, they'll hear ya!". Phrases hold one's whisht Keep silent. 保持安静；保持沉默 ‘Will you hold your whisht a minute while I outline the plan?’ Example sentencesExamples He may also have held his whisht because the officer behind the new explanation is his son. If he doesn't fully accept it then at least he has the manners to hold his whisht! Origin Natural exclamation: first recorded in English in the mid 16th century. int.1 phr. Definition of whisht in US English: whisht (also whist) exclamation(h)wiSHt Irish, Scottish Hush (used to demand silence) 〈主苏格兰，主爱尔兰〉示意他人安静嘘 “Whisht, child. Away and do what you're told.” “嘘，安静！孩子。去做要你做的事吧。” Example sentencesExamples In the shelter people were singing and the children were making a noise and one old lady would say "Wheesht, wheesht, they'll hear ya!". Phrases hold one's whisht Keep silent. 保持安静；保持沉默 Example sentencesExamples He may also have held his whisht because the officer behind the new explanation is his son. If he doesn't fully accept it then at least he has the manners to hold his whisht! Origin Natural exclamation: first recorded in English in the mid 16th century. int.1 phr.
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