Meaning of 'hiss'

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Meaning of ‘hiss’

6 definitions found.

hiss

noun

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Synonyms: bird

noun

a fricative sound, especially as an expression of disapproval

Example: "The performers could not be heard over the hisses of the audience."

Synonyms: sibilation

verb

show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

Synonyms: boo

verb

make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

Synonyms: siss sizz sibilate

verb

express or utter with a hiss

Synonyms: siss sizz sibilate

verb

move with a whooshing sound

Synonyms: whoosh

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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