by eugeni November 8, 2004
Get the in a while crocodile mug.Centuries ago, the word "while" developed into "whiles" and "whilst". "Whiles" was soon dropped from usage, but "whilst" persists to this day, even though it is considered archaic.
The only difference between their meanings, and it is a subtle one, is that "whilst" has a slightly greater emphasis on two events happening concurrently. For example:
The only difference between their meanings, and it is a subtle one, is that "whilst" has a slightly greater emphasis on two events happening concurrently. For example:
While other goods are becoming cheaper, bread is becoming more expensive." (You would not use "whilst" here.)
The guys were filming the video whilst jumping off cliffs! (You could use "while" here, but you would lose the emphasis on the dramatic fact that the two acts were being done at the same time.)
The guys were filming the video whilst jumping off cliffs! (You could use "while" here, but you would lose the emphasis on the dramatic fact that the two acts were being done at the same time.)
by Brother Ramon July 10, 2011
Get the whilst mug.Living life to it's fullest while your young. Only Directioners will understand.
Kinda like YOLO, but better.
Kinda like YOLO, but better.
*At One Direction concert*
Me: I'm going to kiss Harry at the meet-and-greet.
Friend: No way. You can't do that. It's impossible.
Me: LWWY!! (Live While We're Young)
*runs up to Harry Styles, shoves the guards aside, and kisses him right on the lips.*
Me: I'm going to kiss Harry at the meet-and-greet.
Friend: No way. You can't do that. It's impossible.
Me: LWWY!! (Live While We're Young)
*runs up to Harry Styles, shoves the guards aside, and kisses him right on the lips.*
by @OliviaRaq August 23, 2012
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by Name definition December 27, 2019
Get the wilona mug.Whilbert (*No affiliation to Jessica's piggy named Whilbert) is very sarcastic person and is very loyal. They can be very kind and also have a sense of humour. They can also be very committed when in a relationship. According to his peers, Whilbert is awesome as Batman.
by Justanotherfangirl April 26, 2013
Get the Whilbert mug.A description of someone who is annoying, thran and or stupid. This phrase is commonly used in the North East of Ireland.
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Get the While man mug.awesome meme creator that had me laugh so hard that i farded!!!! (nuulcoolpro approves) whirow also has a discord server which totally isnt dead every 10 minutes, also he isnt a kracc bacc clone, you nerds!!!!1!!!!111!!!
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