Definition of hisses Hisses
/hΙͺΛsΙͺz/ - [hisiz] -
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Wiktionary 
- hisses (Noun)
Plural of hiss.
Part of speech
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NounPlural: hisses |
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| hiss - a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience" | ||
| hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation | ||
| noise incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks; "all the noise in his speech concealed the fact that he didn't have anything to say" | ||
| hiss - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt | ||
| boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird | ||
| outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, cry, call a fit of weeping; "had a good cry" | ||
Verb |
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| hiss - make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval | ||
| siss, sizz, sibilate | ||
| let loose, emit, let out, utter expel (gases or odors) | ||
| hiss - express or utter with a hiss | ||
| sizz, siss, sibilate | ||
| mouth, utter, verbalise, verbalize, speak, talk articulate silently; form words with the lips only; "She mouthed a swear word" | ||
| hiss - move with a whooshing sound | ||
| whoosh | ||
| locomote, travel, move, go change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast" | ||
| hiss - show displeasure, as after a performance or speech | ||
| boo | ||
| acclaim, applaud, clap, spat praise vociferously; "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein" | ||
| condemn declare or judge unfit for use or habitation; "The building was condemned by the inspector" | ||
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Wiktionary
- hiss (Noun)
A high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc. - hiss (Noun)
An expression of disapproval made to sound like the noise of a snake. - hiss (Verb)
To make a hissing sound.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary π
- hiss (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. - hiss (v. i.)
To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew. - hiss (v. t.)
To condemn or express contempt for by hissing. - hiss (v. t.)
To utter with a hissing sound. - hiss (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. - hiss (n.)
Any sound resembling that above described - hiss (n.)
The noise made by a serpent. - hiss (n.)
The note of a goose when irritated. - hiss (n.)
The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary π
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hiss
his, v.i. to make a sibilant sound like that of the letter s, as the goose, serpent, &c.: to express contempt, &c., by hissing.βv.t. to condemn by hissing.βn. the sound of the letter s, an expression of disapprobation, contempt, &c.βn. Hissβ²ing, the noise of a hiss: object of hissing: object or occasion of contempt. [Imit.]
