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hiss

UK
/hɪs/
US
/hɪs/

Translations

hissnoun
hisses
pl
UK
/hɪs/
US
/hɪs/
The snake's hiss was a warning to stay away.
Шипение змеи было предупреждением держаться подальше.
Synonyms
hissing sound
whisper
sigh
sibilation
hissverb
hissed
Past Simple
hissed
Past Participle
hissing
Gerund
UK
/hɪs/
US
/hɪs/
The snake began to hiss when it felt threatened.
Змея начала шипеть, когда почувствовала угрозу.
Additional translations
гудеть
Synonyms
fizz
buzz
sough
whisper
sibilate
hissinterjection
Onomatopoeic exclamation imitating the sound of a hiss
Synonyms
boo
pssh
bah
tut
tsk

Definitions

hissnoun
A sharp sibilant sound similar to the sound of a prolonged 's'.
The hiss of the snake warned us of its presence.
An expression of disapproval or contempt, often made by a crowd.
The actor was met with a loud hiss from the audience after his controversial statement.
A sound resembling a prolonged 's', often used to describe the noise made by steam or gas escaping under pressure.
The hiss of the steam escaping 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.
hissinterjection
Used to imitate or command a sharp sibilant sound, often to attract attention, drive away animals, or express disapproval.
"Hiss!" she said, trying to quiet the children.
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