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hiss

[hɪs]

hiss Definition

  • 1to make a sharp sibilant sound, like the letter 's'
  • 2to express disapproval or contempt by making such a sound

Using hiss: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hiss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The snake hissed at the approaching human.

  • Example

    The audience hissed when the politician made an unpopular statement.

  • Example

    The kettle began to hiss as it boiled.

  • Example

    She hissed her words through clenched teeth.

hiss Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with hiss

  • hiss and boo

    a sound made by an audience to show disapproval of a performance or performer

    Example

    The play was so bad that it received nothing but hisses and boos from the audience.

  • to tell someone to go away in a rude or angry way

    Example

    I wish he would just hiss off and leave me alone.

  • to say something in a quiet, angry voice

    Example

    She hissed through her teeth that she would never forgive him for what he had done.

Origins of hiss

from Old English 'hyssan'

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Summary: hiss in Brief

The verb 'hiss' [hɪs] refers to making a sharp sibilant sound, often expressing disapproval or contempt. It can be used to describe the sound of a snake, a boiling kettle, or a person speaking angrily. The phrase 'hiss and boo' denotes audience disapproval, while 'hiss off' is a rude way of telling someone to go away.

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