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单词 whisht
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Definition of whisht in English:

whisht

(also whist, wheesht)
exclamation (h)wɪʃt(h)wiSHt
Irish, Scottish
  • Hush (used to demand silence)

    Whisht, child. Away and do what you're told
    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.

      ‘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)

    “Whisht, child. Away and do what you're told.”
    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.

      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.

 
 
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