 hiss |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval | |
| Synonyms: | sizz sibilate siss | |
| Related terms: | utter hisser | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) | |
| Synonyms: | hissing sibilation | |
| Examples: | "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience" |
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| Related terms: | noise boo | |
| 3. | [ verb ] show displeasure, as after a performance or speech | |
| Synonyms: | boo | |
| Related terms: | applaud condemn boo | |
| 4. | [ verb ] express or utter with a hiss | |
| Synonyms: | siss sibilate sizz | |
| Related terms: | talk assibilation boo | |
| 5. | [ verb ] move with a whooshing sound | |
| Synonyms: | whoosh | |
| Related terms: | travel | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt | |
| Synonyms: | hoot Bronx_cheer raspberry razzing snort bird boo | |
| Related terms: | cry snore hoot | |
| Similar spelling: |
his Hise Hisey Hisaw Higgs Hicks Hix hike Higi high Higa Hick Hice Heiss |
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