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hissing

/ˈhɪs.ɪŋ/

hissingnoun

hissings

Translations

шипение

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

Шипение змеи было предупреждением держаться подальше.

Definitions

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.

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.

Translations

шипящий

The hissing sound of the snake made everyone step back.

Шипящий звук змеи заставил всех отступить.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

hissing (as given)

hissverb

hissing

Gerund

hissed

Past Simple

hissed

Past Participle

hissing

Gerund

/hɪs/

Translations

шипеть

The snake began to hiss when it felt threatened.

Змея начала шипеть, когда почувствовала угрозу.

Additional translations

гудеть

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

hissnoun

Definitions

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.

hissinterjection

Definitions

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.