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whisht

[ hwist, wist, hwisht, wisht ]

interjection



whisht

/ hwist; hwiʃt /

interjection

  1. hush! be quiet!


adjective

  1. silent or still

verb

  1. to make or become silent

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Word History and Origins

Origin of whisht1

1510–20; ultimately imitative; compare Old English hwiscettung squeaking (said of mice)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of whisht1

C14: compare hist ; also obsolete v. whist to become silent

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Example Sentences

Whisht, 'uman, he's come around the new cojutor and got a job.

I zee somethin' white in the beak o' the fowl, so I giv' a "Whisht," an' 'e drops it smart, an' off 'e go.

This, as he followed his master towards the cabins: 'Whisht here, Misther Robert,' lowering his tone confidentially.'

I knowed wan that cud play th' "Wacht am Rhine" on a pair iv cymbals,' he says, 'Whisht!'

Tattine stood aghast, but Patrick's "whisht" kept her still for a moment, while the cat made its way along one of the branches.

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