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Meaning of hiss

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hiss

Pronunciation:/hɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.

  2. An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a hissing sound.

    Example: As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me.

  2. To condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing.

    Example: The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage.

  3. To utter (something) with a hissing sound.

  4. To move with a hissing sound.

    Example: The arrow hissed through the air.