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Meaning of the word hiss in English

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hiss

US /hɪs/
UK /hɪs/
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Verb

1.

make a sharp, sibilant sound as of the letter s

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

express disapproval or contempt by making a hiss

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

Noun

1.

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

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