26984 words

hiss

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
to make a noise like a long s sound:

Examples:

Why do snakes hiss?
The iron was hissing and spluttering.
People in the audience were hissing their disapproval.
2
to say something in a quiet angry way:

Examples:

"Shut up, Tom!" she hissed.
3
a sound like the letter s:

Examples:

I heard a hiss and a pop as the cork came out of the bottle.
4
to make a noise like the sound of the letter "s"

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