Background for hissing

hissing

/ˈhɪsɪŋ/

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verb

To make a hissing sound.

Examples :

"As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me."

sound animal nature

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verb

To condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing.

Examples :

"The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage."

attitude communication sound society emotion

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verb

To utter (something) with a hissing sound.

Examples :

"The teapot was hissing loudly, signaling that the water was boiling. "

sound language action communication

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verb

To move with a hissing sound.

Examples :

"The arrow hissed through the air."

sound action nature

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verb

To emit or eject (something) with a hissing sound.

Examples :

"The punctured tire was hissing air. "

sound action nature

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verb

To whisper, especially angrily or urgently.

Examples :

"The teacher hissed, "You need to be quieter in the library!" "

language communication sound

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noun

The sound of a hiss.

Examples :

"The radiator's hissing filled the quiet classroom, making it hard to concentrate. "

sound sensation