hissed; hissing; hisses
: to make a sharp sibilant sound
the crowd hissed in disapproval
hissing steam
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
hisser
noun
Examples of hiss in a Sentence
The radiator hissed as it let off steam.
The audience hissed him off the stage.
“Leave me alone!” he hissed.
Recent Examples on the Web
Music thumped and air hissed as Milwaukee Public Schools students filled balloons Friday in advance of the Republican National Convention and former President Donald Trump's speech as the party's nominee.
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Jolan Kruse, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Hard, blaming words hissed back and forth, compounded by shock and fatigue.
—Outside Online, 10 July 2024
Its rocket boosters kept firing while approaching the surface, creating an extraordinary cloud of hissing steam surrounding the nozzles.
—Discover Magazine, 1 July 2024
Groundhogs like to be alone, and will hiss and bark to keep it that way
While groundhogs males are known to fraternize with multiple mates per season, that’s about as social as the species is known to be.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024
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Jolan Kruse, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Hard, blaming words hissed back and forth, compounded by shock and fatigue.
—Outside Online, 10 July 2024
Its rocket boosters kept firing while approaching the surface, creating an extraordinary cloud of hissing steam surrounding the nozzles.
—Discover Magazine, 1 July 2024
Groundhogs like to be alone, and will hiss and bark to keep it that way
While groundhogs males are known to fraternize with multiple mates per season, that’s about as social as the species is known to be.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Hiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hiss. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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hiss
verb
: to make a long sharp sound like that of the speech sound \s\ or that made by an alarmed animal (as a snake or cat) usually as a sign of disapproval
hissed them off the stage
hiss
noun
hisser
noun
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