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   hiss

   /hɪs/

   verb

   • 1. make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s: "the escaping gas was hissing" Similar fizzfizzlewhistlewheezebuzzshrillrare:sibilate
   • ▪ (of a person) make a sibilant sound as a sign of disapproval or derision: "the audience hissed loudly at the mention of his name"
   • ▪ express disapproval of (someone) by hissing: "he was hissed off the stage" Similar jeercatcallutter catcallswhistleshout disapprovalscofftaunthootjibederideinformal:blow raspberriesOpposite cheer
   • ▪ whisper something in an urgent or angry way: "‘Get back!’ he hissed"

   noun

   • 1. a sharp sibilant sound: "the spit and hiss of a cornered cat" Similar fizzfizzingwhistlehissingsibilancewheezewheezingbuzzbuzzingrare:sibilation
   • ▪ a sibilant sound used to convey disapproval or derision: "the audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses" Similar jeercatcallwhistleshout of derisionraspberryabusescoffingtauntingderisioninformal:the birdOpposite cheer
   • ▪ electrical interference at audio frequencies: "tape hiss"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): imitative.

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • H

     4

   • I

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

     1

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CatCat - Wikipedia

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   22 hours ago · A domestic cat's arched back, raised fur and open-mouthed hiss are signs of aggression. Among domestic cats, males are more likely to fight than females. Among feral cats, the most common reason for cat fighting is competition between two males to mate with a female. In such cases, most fights are won by the heavier male.

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   22 hours ago · Derrick Hodge's illustrious career spans writing the famous bassline on Common's "Be," composing for Spike Lee's documentaries, and bringing hip-hop to the Kennedy Center. Now, he's reinforcing the bridge between classical and hip-hop music, orchestrating symphonic renditions of iconic rap anthems with Nas for Illmatic's 30th anniversary.