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hissing

UK
/ˈhɪs.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɪs.ɪŋ/

Translations

hissingnoun
hissings
pl
The hissing of the steam engine could be heard from a distance.
Le sifflement de la machine à vapeur s'entendait de loin.
siffletsAu sens de désapprobation dans une salle ou une foule.
The audience's hissing grew louder as the unpopular decision was announced.
Les sifflets du public se sont intensifiés lorsque la décision impopulaire a été annoncée.
Synonyms
hiss
sibilation
hissing noise
hiss sound
hissinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhɪs.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɪs.ɪŋ/
More precise classification than the generic ADJECTIVE; comparative/superlative forms are normally not used.
sifflantS'emploie notamment pour un bruit de vapeur ou de gaz qui s'échappe.
The hissing steam from the kettle indicated that the water was boiling.
La vapeur sifflante de la bouilloire indiquait que l'eau était en train de bouillir.
The hissing snake warned us of its presence.
Le serpent sifflant nous a avertis de sa présence.
Synonyms
sibilating
jeering
heckling
catcalling
sibilant
susurrant
whispering
hissing (as given)
booing
hissverb

hissing

Gerund

hissed
Past Simple
hissed
Past Participle
hissing
Gerund
UK
/hɪs/
US
/hɪs/
sifflerS’emploie pour un bruit aigu de serpent, de vapeur ou pour marquer la désapprobation.
The snake began to hiss as we approached it.
Le serpent a commencé à siffler à notre approche.
Synonyms
buzz
fizz
sough
whisper
sibilate

Definitions

hissingnoun
A sound resembling a prolonged 's' or 'sh', often made by a snake or steam.
The hissing of the steam engine could be heard from a distance.
An expression of disapproval or contempt, often made by a crowd.
The audience's hissing grew louder as the unpopular decision was announced.
hissinggerund / present participle
Producing a sharp sibilant sound like that of a prolonged 's'.
The hissing snake warned us of its presence.
Characterized by a sound resembling a prolonged 's', often used to describe steam or gas escaping under pressure.
The hissing steam from the kettle indicated that the water was boiling.
hissverb
To make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter 's' or a snake.
The snake began to hiss as we approached it.
To express disapproval or contempt by making a hissing sound.
The audience began to hiss when the performer forgot their lines.
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