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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

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   What does Hiss mean?

   • sisear, silbar, siseo [masculine]… silvar, sibilar, falar com voz sibilante… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! HISS meaning: 1. to make a noise like a long s sound: 2. to say something in a quiet angry way: 3. a sound like….

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   What does it mean to Hiss a snake?

   • To hiss is to make a long s sound. Snakes are known to hiss, and sometimes unhappy audience members will hiss instead of booing. The sound you make when you hiss — also called a hiss — sounds just like the word itself. In fact, you can't say the word without hissing.

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   Is Hiss a noun or verb?

   • Familiarity information: HISS used as a noun is rare. • HISS (verb) The verb HISS has 4 senses: 1. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval. 2. move with a whooshing sound. 3. express or utter with a hiss. 4. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech. Familiarity information: HISS used as a verb is uncommon.

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   What does it mean when a person hisses?

   • To hiss means to make a sound like a long `s.' The tires of Lenny's bike hissed over the wet pavement as he slowed down. My cat hissed when I stepped on its tail. If people hiss at someone such as a performer or a person making a speech, they express their disapproval or dislike of that person by making long loud `s' sounds.

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     HISS translate: syczeć, syknąć, syczeć, syk, gwizd. Learn...

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   hiss in British English. (hɪs) noun. 1. a voiceless fricative sound like that of a prolonged s. 2. such a sound uttered as an exclamation of derision, contempt, etc, esp by an audience or crowd. 3. electronics. receiver noise with a continuous spectrum, caused by thermal agitation, shot noise, etc.

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   The meaning of HISS is to make a sharp sibilant sound. How to use hiss in a sentence.

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   to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening. to express disapproval or contempt by making this sound: The audience hissed when the actor forgot his lines. Synonyms: heckle, razz, boo.

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   To hiss is to make a long s sound. Snakes are known to hiss, and sometimes unhappy audience members will hiss instead of booing. The sound you make when you hiss — also called a hiss — sounds just like the word itself. In fact, you can't say the word without hissing.

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