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Definition of Hiss
1. Verb. Make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval.
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Hisser, Hissing, Sibilant, Sibilation
2. Noun. A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval). "The performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Sibilate
3. Verb. Move with a whooshing sound.
4. Noun. A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt.
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Outcry, Shout, Vociferation, Yell
Derivative terms: Boo, Hoot, Razz, Snort
5. Verb. Express or utter with a hiss. "They hiss that there was a traffic accident "
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Hissing, Sibilant, Sibilation
6. Verb. Show displeasure, as after a performance or speech.
Definition of Hiss
1. v. i. To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to make with the mouth a sound like that made by a goose or a snake when angered; esp., to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval.
2. v. t. To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
3. n. A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, esp. as a token of disapprobation or contempt.
Definition of Hiss
1. Noun. A sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc. ¹
2. Noun. An expression of disapproval made to sound like the noise of a snake. ¹
3. Verb. To make a hissing sound. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hiss
1. to make a sibilant sound [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Hiss
1. 1. To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to make with the mouth a sound like that made by a goose or a snake when angered; especially, to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval. "The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee." (Ezek. Xxvii. 36) 2. To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew. "Shod with steel, We hissed along the polished ice." (Wordsworth) Origin: AS. Hysian; prob. Of imitative origin; cf. LG. Hissen, OD. Hisschen. 1. A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, especially. As a token of disapprobation or contempt. ""Hiss" implies audible friction of breath consonants." (H. Sweet) "A dismal, universal hiss, the sound Of public scorn." (Milton) 2. Any sound resembling that above described; as: The noise made by a serpent. "But hiss for hiss returned with forked tongue." (Milton) The note of a goose when irritated. The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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