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wheesht
What does wheesht mean?
An instruction to be quiet or hush. Often in the phrase 'haud yer wheesht' (hold your tongue).
"Wheesht, the baby's just gone off to sleep."
Origin
Scots, imitative of a hushing sound; 'haud yer wheesht' meaning literally 'hold your silence'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wheesht' mean?
It is a Scots way of telling someone to be quiet or hush, much like saying 'shush'.
What does 'haud yer wheesht' mean?
Literally 'hold your silence', it means shut up, be quiet or hold your tongue.
Where does 'wheesht' come from?
It is imitative Scots, echoing the 'shh' sound people make when hushing someone.
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