hissed; hissing; hisses
: to make a sharp sibilant sound
the crowd hissed in disapproval
hissing steam
1
: to express disapproval of by hissing
hissed the performers off the stage
2
: to utter or whisper angrily or threateningly and with a hiss
hiss
noun
hisser
noun
Examples of hiss in a Sentence
The radiator hissed as it let off steam.
The audience hissed him off the stage.
“Leave me alone!” he hissed.
Recent Examples on the Web
In the original script, there was more of Frodo hissing and arching his back.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2024
As its hissing güiro, whistling gaitas and lively horns flow through Los Angeles, Noche de Cumbia aims to celebrate its roots, embrace its variations and encourage a night full of dancing.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Some accounts also mention a hissing or crackling sound accompanying the phenomenon, while others report an acrid smell, possibly from ozone or burning materials.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
Vendors’ sold oceans of remedies for throats parched and aching from shouting praises of their candidate, booing and hissing his opponents.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2024
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2024
As its hissing güiro, whistling gaitas and lively horns flow through Los Angeles, Noche de Cumbia aims to celebrate its roots, embrace its variations and encourage a night full of dancing.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Some accounts also mention a hissing or crackling sound accompanying the phenomenon, while others report an acrid smell, possibly from ozone or burning materials.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
Vendors’ sold oceans of remedies for throats parched and aching from shouting praises of their candidate, booing and hissing his opponents.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Hiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hiss. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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hiss
verb
: to make a long sharp sound like that of the speech sound \s\ or that made by an alarmed animal (as a snake or cat) usually as a sign of disapproval
hissed them off the stage
hiss
noun
hisser
noun
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