nounπShareA sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative."The escaping steam from the kettle made a loud hiss. "soundanimalnaturelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn expression of disapproval made using such a sound."The teacher's hiss was a clear sign of disapproval for the student's late arrival. "soundcommunicationattitudeentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a hissing sound."As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me."soundanimalnatureactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing."The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage."communicationsoundlanguageattitudesocietyemotionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter (something) with a hissing sound."The angry cat began to hiss at the dog. "soundcommunicationanimalsensationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move with a hissing sound."The arrow hissed through the air."soundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit or eject (something) with a hissing sound."The angry cat hissed a puff of air at the dog. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo whisper, especially angrily or urgently."The teacher hissed at the student who was talking loudly during class. "soundlanguagecommunicationactionwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
