hiss

hiss

verb \ˈhis\

Definition of HISS

intransitive verb

: to make a sharp sibilant sound <the crowd hissed in disapproval> <hissing steam>

transitive verb

1

: to express disapproval of by hissing <hissed the performers off the stage>

2

: to utter or whisper angrily or threateningly and with a hiss

— hiss noun

— hiss·er noun

Examples of HISS

1. The radiator hissed as it let off steam.
2. The audience hissed him off the stage.
3. “Leave me alone!” he hissed.

Origin of HISS

Middle English, of imitative origin

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to HISS

Synonyms: fizz, fizzle, sizzle, swish, whish, whiz (or whizz)

Related Words: swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip; bubble, effervesce; buzz, drone, hum

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Rhymes with HISS

bis, bliss, bris, cis, cuisse, dis, Dis, kiss, miss, sis, Swiss, this, vis, wis