▪ I.† pist,int.Obs.rare.|pɪst, pst| A sibilant syllable used to attract attention, or to call a person. (Cf. hist.) 1608Middleton Trick to catch Old one iii. E ij, Hoo. Pist Drawer,—Dra. Anon sir?1622Middleton & Rowley Changeling v. i, Pist! where are you? ▪ II.pist,n. see piste2.