Definition of Hiss

1. Noun. A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval). "The performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"

Exact synonyms: Fizzle, Hissing, Hushing, Sibilation
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Sibilate

2. Verb. Make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval.
Exact synonyms: Sibilate, Siss, Sizz
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Hisser, Hissing, Sibilant, Sibilation

3. Noun. A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt.
Exact synonyms: Bird, Boo, Bronx Cheer, Hoot, Raspberry, Razz, Razzing, Snort
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Outcry, Shout, Vociferation, Yell
Derivative terms: Boo, Hoot, Razz, Snort

4. Verb. Move with a whooshing sound.
Exact synonyms: Whoosh
Generic synonyms: Go, Locomote, Move, Travel

5. Verb. Express or utter with a hiss. "They hiss that there was a traffic accident "
Exact synonyms: Sibilate, Siss, Sizz
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Hissing, Sibilant, Sibilation

6. Verb. Show displeasure, as after a performance or speech.
Exact synonyms: Boo
Generic synonyms: Condemn
Antonyms: Applaud
Derivative terms: Boo, Hisser, Hissing

Definition of Hiss

1. 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.

2. v. t. To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.

3. 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.

Definition of Hiss

1. Noun. A sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc. ¹

2. Noun. An expression of disapproval made to sound like the noise of a snake. ¹

3. Verb. To make a hissing sound. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hiss

1. to make a sibilant sound [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Hiss

1. 1. 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; especially, to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval. "The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee." (Ezek. Xxvii. 36) 2. To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew. "Shod with steel, We hissed along the polished ice." (Wordsworth) Origin: AS. Hysian; prob. Of imitative origin; cf. LG. Hissen, OD. Hisschen. 1. A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, especially. As a token of disapprobation or contempt. ""Hiss" implies audible friction of breath consonants." (H. Sweet) "A dismal, universal hiss, the sound Of public scorn." (Milton) 2. Any sound resembling that above described; as: The noise made by a serpent. "But hiss for hiss returned with forked tongue." (Milton) The note of a goose when irritated. The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hiss

hisingerite
hisingerites
hislopite
hisn
hispanic americans
hispanidad
hispanidads
hispanism
hispanisms
hispid
hispid flagella
hispid pocket mouse
hispidities
hispidity
hispidulous
hiss (current term)
hissed
hisself
hisser
hissers
hisses
hissie fit
hissie fits
hissier
hissies
hissiest
hissing
hissingly
hissings
hissy

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