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Hisses

/ˈhɪsɪz/

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

📖 Definitions of "Hisses"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.

verb
  1. 1

    To make a hissing sound.

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

  2. 2

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

    "The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage."

  3. 3

    To utter (something) with a hissing sound.

  4. 4

    To move with a hissing sound.

    "The arrow hissed through the air."

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