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hissing

/ˈhɪs.ɪŋ/

Translations

hissingnoun

hissings

шипение

The hissing of the snake was a warning to stay away.

Шипение змеи было предупреждением держаться подальше.

Synonyms

hiss

hiss sound

hissing noise

sibilation

hissinggerund / present participle

/ˈhɪs.ɪŋ/

More precise classification than the generic ADJECTIVE; comparative/superlative forms are normally not used.

шипящий

The hissing sound of the snake made everyone step back.

Шипящий звук змеи заставил всех отступить.

Synonyms

hissing (as given)

hissverb

hissing

Gerund

hissed

Past Simple

hissed

Past Participle

hissing

Gerund

/hɪs/

шипеть

The snake began to hiss when it felt threatened.

Змея начала шипеть, когда почувствовала угрозу.

Additional translations

Synonyms

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.