Be quiet, hush, stop talking — one of nationwide's most used words, explained properly by a native Scot.
Wheesht (exclamation / verb) means be quiet, hush, stop talking. Pronounced wheesht (soft wh, rhymes with 'feast'). A direct instruction to be quiet. Can be sharp or playful depending on context. The phrase 'haud yer wheesht' is one of the most iconic Scottish expressions.
Wheesht is a Scottish exclamation / verb meaning be quiet, hush, stop talking. A direct instruction to be quiet. Can be sharp or playful depending on context. The phrase 'haud yer wheesht' is one of the most iconic Scottish expressions.
From Old Scots 'wheest', an imitative word suggesting the sound of shushing. Often used in the phrase 'haud yer wheesht' — hold your tongue.
Region: Nationwide
Pronounced wheesht (soft wh, rhymes with 'feast'). The key is getting the rhythm right — Scottish pronunciation puts stress in different places to standard English.
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Here are real examples of how Wheesht is used in everyday Scottish conversation:
| Example Sentence | Context |
|---|---|
| "Wheesht! I'm tryin' tae watch this." | Asking for quiet |
| "Haud yer wheesht, the bairns are sleepin'." | Be quiet, the children are sleeping |
| "Will ye wheesht for five minutes?" | Exasperated request for silence |
From Old Scots 'wheest', an imitative word suggesting the sound of shushing. Often used in the phrase 'haud yer wheesht' — hold your tongue.
Nationwide.
Scottish dialect varies significantly between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen (Doric) and the Highlands. While Wheesht is understood everywhere, the accent and context will vary from region tae region.
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