hiss

US /hɪs/
UK /hɪs/
"hiss" picture
1.

make a sharp, sibilant sound as of the letter s

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The snake began to hiss.
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The steam escaped with a loud hiss.
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fizzsizzlewhistle
2.

express disapproval or contempt by making a hiss

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The audience began to hiss at the poor performance.
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She hissed a warning at him.
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boocatcalljeer
1.

a sharp, sibilant sound, like that of the letter s

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We heard the hiss of the escaping gas.
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The snake gave a warning hiss.
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fizzsizzlewhistle