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hiss
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- pronunciation:
- hIs
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hisses, hissing, hissed |
| definition 1: |
to make a sound as if holding an "s" for a long time.
The snakes hissed.Air hissed from the tire. |
| definition 2: |
to show dislike by hissing.
We hissed at the other team. |
| definition 3: |
to communicate, or express disapproval of, with a hiss.
The crowd hissed its anger.The audience hissed the actor. |
| related words: |
buzz |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a sound like an "s" held for a long time.
We knew there was a snake in the room when we heard a hiss. |
| related words: |
buzz, zip |
| derivations: |
hissingly (adv.), hisser (n.) |
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