hisses 1 of 2

plural of hiss
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as in whistles
a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out the hiss of air escaping from a balloon

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as in snorts
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval there was a chorus of boos and hisses from the fans when the umpire called the runner out

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hisses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hiss
as in bubbles
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\ the frightened kitten hissed at us when we tried to pick it up

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  • Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • What bubbles there is one of the many aquatic wonders that make Hot Springs a legendary waterfront town.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • Your attraction energy sizzles with Venus in Leo.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Sure, there’s a slight flirtation revolving around the ability to talk to horses and a riff about hiding away from potential suitors, but the chemistry sizzles off the screen.
    Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Hisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hisses. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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