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to hiss
01
to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth
Intransitive
Examples
The cat hissed at the approaching stranger, warning them to stay away.
02
to produce a sharp, sibilant sound to express disapproval, contempt, or mockery
Intransitive
Examples
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
Examples
The audience began to hiss the actor off the stage after a poor performance.
04
to move while producing a sharp, sibilant sound
Intransitive
Examples
The train hissed by, its brakes releasing air with a sharp sound.
Hiss
01
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
02
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Lexical Tree
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hissing
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