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hiss

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/hΙͺs/ English

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noun

  1. A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
  2. An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.

verb

  1. To make a hissing sound.β€œAs I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me.”
  2. To condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing.β€œThe crowd booed and hissed her off the stage.”
  3. To utter (something) with a hissing sound.
  4. To move with a hissing sound.β€œThe arrow hissed through the air.”

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