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hiss

Syllabification: (hiss)

Pronunciation: /his/

Definition of hiss

[no object]

make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s:the escaping gas was now hissing
(of a person) make a sibilant sound as a sign of disapproval or derision:the audience hissed loudly at the mention of his name
[with object] express disapproval of (someone) by hissing:he was hissed off the stage
[reporting verb] whisper something in an urgent or angry way:he hissed at them to be quiet [with direct speech]:“Get back!” he hissed

a sharp sibilant sound:the spit and hiss of a cornered cat
a sibilant sound used as an expression of disapproval or derision:a hiss of annoyance
electrical interference at audio frequencies:tape hiss

Origin:

late Middle English (as a verb): imitative

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