Whist

/wɪst/
noun

A card game for two to four players.

They spent the evening playing whist.
Visual representation of "whist" - A card game for two to four players

Often appears as...

  • play whist
  • a game of whist
adjective

Quiet or silent.

The library was whist and calm.
Visual representation of "whist" - Quiet or silent

Often appears as...

  • whist night
  • whist atmosphere

Usage tips

Approving

interjection

A command to be quiet or silent.

Whist! We need to hear what they're saying.
Visual representation of "whist" - A command to be quiet or silent

Usage tips

Neutral

noun

A card game for two to four players.

They spent the evening playing whist.
Visual representation of "whist" - A card game for two to four players

Often appears as...

  • play whist
  • a game of whist
adjective

Quiet or silent.

The library was whist and calm.
Visual representation of "whist" - Quiet or silent

Often appears as...

  • whist night
  • whist atmosphere

Usage tips

Approving

interjection

A command to be quiet or silent.

Whist! We need to hear what they're saying.
Visual representation of "whist" - A command to be quiet or silent

Usage tips

Neutral

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Card Game Origin

Originally from 17th century, whist requires strategic skill and historical knowledge adds depth.

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Studying the origin of whist can help you appreciate its development into bridge.
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Cultural Classic

Whist is a classic game in English culture, often associated with quiet social gatherings.

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Visiting a British club, you might find members enjoying a traditional game of whist.
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Partner Communication

Whist involves silent communication with a partner, a layer of nuance to understand.

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Good at silent cues? You'll probably excel at whist.
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Safari Live - Day 296 PIPE...

got a good direction at the moment simply because the son is obviously to my left so I know where I'm going slightly disconcerting because at this time of the year the Sun sets very far southwest as opposed to west so that is not west whist is much more over there

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 296 PIPE...

got a good direction at the moment simply because the son is obviously to my left so I know where I'm going slightly disconcerting because at this time of the year the Sun sets very far southwest as opposed to west so that is not west whist is much more over there

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