Whist

exp.

Heard in Cavan, Kilkenny, Donegal, Armagh, Sligo, Carlow, Leitrim and Kerry

An exhortation to be quiet.

WOULD YE WHIST FOR A MINUTE! im tryin ta listen to the wireless

Posh English

Would you please be quiet for a moment. I am attempting to listen to the wireless.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Donegal
• Armagh
• Sligo
• Carlow
• Leitrim
• Kerry

Related terms

• Hould yur whistPlease be quiet.
• Whist upAn instruction to shut up or be quiet immediately.
• How now brown cow?A cheerful, nonsensical greeting used to check in on someone.
• FeekTo engage in a romantic clinch or sexual encounter with someone.