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to hiss
01
to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth
Intransitive
02
to produce a sharp, sibilant sound to express disapproval, contempt, or mockery
Intransitive
03
to show disapproval or contempt for someone by making a hissing sound directed at them
Transitive: to hiss sb
04
to move while producing a sharp, sibilant sound
Intransitive
Hiss
01
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
02
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
hiss
v
hisser
n
hisser
n
hissing
n
hissing
n
Example
In the quiet night, the snake hissed menacingly in the grass.
The tire began to hiss as air slowly leaked out.
The steam from the pot continued to hiss as it cooked the vegetables.
The cat hissed when it felt threatened by the approaching dog.
The cat hissed at the approaching stranger, warning them to stay away.
