noun Download 🔗Share A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative. Examples : "The escaping steam from the kettle made a loud hiss. " sound animal nature language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An expression of disapproval made using such a sound. Examples : "The teacher's hiss was a clear sign of disapproval for the student's late arrival. " sound communication attitude entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a hissing sound. Examples : "As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me." sound animal nature action communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing. Examples : "The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage." communication sound language attitude society emotion action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To utter (something) with a hissing sound. Examples : "The angry cat began to hiss at the dog. " sound communication animal sensation language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move with a hissing sound. Examples : "The arrow hissed through the air." sound nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To emit or eject (something) with a hissing sound. Examples : "The angry cat hissed a puff of air at the dog. " sound action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To whisper, especially angrily or urgently. Examples : "The teacher hissed at the student who was talking loudly during class. " sound language communication action word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
