26984 words

hissing

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
present participle of
2
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.
3
to say something in a quiet angry way:

Examples:

"Shut up, Tom!" she hissed.

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