hiss

/hˈɪs/

/ˈhɪs/

to hiss

MAIN VERB

to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth when expressing disapproval, anger, or fear

synonyms : sibilate

express or utter with a hiss

synonyms : sibilate

show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

synonyms : boo

antonyms : applaud

move with a whooshing sound

synonyms : whoosh

Hiss

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

synonyms : bird

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

synonyms : fizzle

Examples

1. The unfriendly cat hissed at anyone who tried to pet it.

2. The comedian's offensive jokes caused them to get the bird from the audience, who began booing and hissing loudly.

3. Do unicorns hiss?

4. that hissing noise?