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Whist: meaning, definitions and examples

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whist

 

[ wษชst ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

card game

Whist is a classic card game that originated in the 18th century, typically played with four players in two partnerships. The objective of the game is to win as many tricks as possible, with play based on following suit and trumping. It is known for its straightforward rules compared to other card games.

Synonyms

card game, trick-taking game

Examples of usage

  • They enjoy playing whist on Friday nights.
  • Whist requires strategic thinking and planning.
  • The old men gathered to play whist in the club.
  • At the family reunion, we set up a whist tournament.
  • She taught her grandchildren how to play whist.
Context #2 | Verb

to signal silence

To whist means to emit a shrill or high-pitched sound, typically to get someone's attention or to draw focus. It can also mean to signal someone to be quiet or to keep silent.

Synonyms

hiss, whistle

Examples of usage

  • He whistled to call the dogs.
  • She whistled for her friend to join them.
  • He always whistled when he was happy.
  • I had to whist to get the crowd's attention.
  • They started to whist as the show began.

Translations

Translations of the word "whist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น whist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคนเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Whist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ whist

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ whist

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท whist

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ whist

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท whist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ whist

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ whist

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅจๆ–ฏ็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ whist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ whist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ whist

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ whist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ whist

Etymology

The word 'whist' originates from the mid-18th century, derived from the earlier word 'whist', which denoted a game based on tricks, similar to 'whist' as it is known today. The etymology links back to the Old English word 'hwist', which means 'to be quiet' or 'to silence'. This reflects the dual meaning of the word, where it not only refers to the card game but also to the act of signaling for silence. The card game itself evolved from earlier games like 'all-fours' and became popular in English social circles, especially among the aristocracy, becoming known as a game of skill and wit. Over time, variations of whist have emerged, influencing modern card games while retaining its classic roots.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,229, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.