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Meaning of 'hiss' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hiss [ n.]
- A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, esp. as a token of disapprobation or contempt.
- Any sound resembling that above described
- The noise made by a serpent.
- The note of a goose when irritated.
- The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.
2 . Hiss [ v. i.]
- To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to make with the mouth a sound like that made by a goose or a snake when angered; esp., to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval.
- To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.
3 . Hiss [ v. t.]
- To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
- To utter with a hissing sound.

Meaning of 'hiss' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . hiss [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Example in sentence:
  • the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience

Nearby Words:

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