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to hiss
01
to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth
Intransitive
Example
In the quiet night, the snake hissed menacingly in the grass.
The steam from the pot continued to hiss as it cooked the vegetables.
The tire began to hiss as air slowly leaked out.
02
to produce a sharp, sibilant sound to express disapproval, contempt, or mockery
Intransitive
Example
The students hissed when the teacher announced the pop quiz.
She hissed through her teeth, expressing her annoyance without saying a word.
The crowd began to hiss when the referee made a questionable call.
03
to show disapproval or contempt for someone by making a hissing sound directed at them
Transitive: to hiss sb
Example
The viewers hissed the contestant after a poor performance in the talent show.
The fans hissed the referee after he made a questionable call during the game.
The audience began to hiss the actor off the stage after a poor performance.
04
to move while producing a sharp, sibilant sound
Intransitive
Example
The train hissed by, its brakes releasing air with a sharp sound.
The ghostly figure seemed to hiss as it moved silently through the dark room.
The creature hissed while darting quickly across the path.
Hiss
01
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
02
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Παράδειγμα
In the quiet night, the snake hissed menacingly in the grass.
The steam from the pot continued to hiss as it cooked the vegetables.
The tire began to hiss as air slowly leaked out.
The cat hissed when it felt threatened by the approaching dog.
The cat hissed at the approaching stranger, warning them to stay away.
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