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hiss
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- pronunciation:
- hIs
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
hisses, hissing, hissed |
definition 1: |
to produce a sound by pushing air past teeth held close together, as if prolonging an "s."
The cat hissed when the dog came too close. |
definition 2: |
to indicate disapproval, dislike, or disdain by hissing.
Some members of the audience hissed when the mayor announced the city council's decision.Moviegoers hissed at the villain on the screen. |
related words: |
buzz, catcall |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to communicate (a negative feeling), or express disapproval of (something) by making a prolonged sound like an "s."
The crowd hissed its anger.The audience hissed the actor's performance. |
related words: |
buzz |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a prolonged, sibilant sound like a sustained "s."
We knew the snake was near when we heard a hiss. |
related words: |
buzz, zip |
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derivations: |
hissingly (adv.), hisser (n.) |
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