Hiss

[hɪs]

Definition

(noun.) a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); 'the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience'.

(verb.) make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval.

(verb.) express or utter with a hiss.

(verb.) move with a whooshing sound.

Edited by Donnie--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

(v. i.) To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.

(v. t.) To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.

(v. t.) To utter with a hissing sound.

(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.

(n.) Any sound resembling that above described

(n.) The noise made by a serpent.

(n.) The note of a goose when irritated.

(n.) The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.

Edited by Elvis

Definition

v.i. to make a sibilant sound like that of the letter s as the goose serpent &c.: to express contempt &c. by hissing.—v.t. to condemn by hissing.—n. the sound of the letter s an expression of disapprobation contempt &c.—n. Hiss′ing the noise of a hiss: object of hissing: object or occasion of contempt.

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