The desire for a thing or situation which is very unrealistic but persists as a desireable alternative to reality. Its accumulation in the psyche leads to the state of being wistful. In large enough amounts wist can even lead to cognitive dissonance and melancholy.
by vesper September 23, 2013
by LizBiz2106 December 8, 2017
by tomtheduff December 6, 2011
A longing look into the distance, the key is to make it look like you naturally looking out at your loved one leaving for war, or in deep thought with a touch of happiness and a touch of sorrow.
"OMG BABEEEEEEEEEE! all those photos we took last night are so wistful we look great!"
"Get your Whist on babe and look wistful with me."
"Denyse doesn't even know what wistful means so we should show her *looks out into the distance like Mo-del Cheerleader"
" DON'T LOOK AT THE CAMERA!! you are so wistful"
"Get your Whist on babe and look wistful with me."
"Denyse doesn't even know what wistful means so we should show her *looks out into the distance like Mo-del Cheerleader"
" DON'T LOOK AT THE CAMERA!! you are so wistful"
by Tyco313 November 19, 2018
It’s exactly like the word wait, but spelled differently because some people have issues with proper spelling.
by NotTheGhostKing June 10, 2021
That point along the road to inebriated where you start to think about things that bum you out, people you miss, and how you wish the situation you were drinking in was more enjoyable.
(At the bar)
Jim: Hey Paul, what's wrong with Doug over there? He doesn't look too good.
Paul: Nah, he's fine. He's just "wistful drinking".
Jim: Hey Paul, what's wrong with Doug over there? He doesn't look too good.
Paul: Nah, he's fine. He's just "wistful drinking".
by THEGRABEROBBER April 29, 2013
by Hercolena Oliver May 28, 2010