Hiss

Word HISS
Character 4
Hyphenation hiss
Pronunciations /hɪs/

Definitions and meanings of "Hiss"

What do we mean by hiss?

A sharp sibilant sound similar to a sustained s. noun

An expression of disapproval, contempt, or dissatisfaction conveyed by use of this sound. noun

To make a hiss. intransitive verb

To utter with a hiss. intransitive verb

To express (a negative view or reaction) by uttering a hiss. intransitive verb

A continued sound like that of s; a prolonged sibilation produced by the organs of utterance, or any similar sound: as, a serpent's hiss. It is a common expression of disapprobation or contempt. noun

To make or emit a sound like a prolonged enunciation of s, as a serpent or a goose; utter or send forth a long-drawn sibilation; hence, to emit any similar sound, as water thrown on hot metal, or as steam rushing through a small orifice; specifically (of persons), to express disapprobation or contempt by uttering such a sound.

To whizz, as an arrow or other thing in rapid flight.

To condemn or express disapproval of by hissing.

To condemn or express contempt for by hissing. transitive verb

To utter with a hissing sound. transitive verb

To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to make with the mouth a sound like that made by a goose or a snake when angered; esp., to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval. intransitive verb

To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound. intransitive verb

A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, esp. as a token of disapprobation or contempt. noun

Any sound resembling that above described. noun

The noise made by a serpent. noun

The note of a goose when irritated. noun

The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove. noun

A high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc. noun

An expression of disapproval made to sound like the noise of a snake. noun

A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.

An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.

The language of the reptillian brotherhood. Created by lord leafy. Please leaf a like and let us break free from the chains of perma banned streams. Urban Dictionary

The language of the LGBT brotherhood. Created by Lord Trany Leafy. It simpley means: Hi i'm sucking sausage! Urban Dictionary

A sound mostly made by black people especially Nigerians which symbolizes anger, frustration or just general nonsense. It is considered rude if done to an older person. Urban Dictionary

To throw "hissy fits" by constantly bitching and crying. To get angry over small non-related subject matters. Urban Dictionary

N. short for history, as in gone, One that is no longer worth consideration. also can be used for being in trouble. Urban Dictionary

It similar to hangry but when you are beyond hangry you are hissed (Pissed + Hungry) Urban Dictionary

Being pissed and happy at the same time. Urban Dictionary

The sound our reptilian overlord leafy produces. See reptilian for more info about leafy. Urban Dictionary

There is a common misconception that Hissing is in fact a noise that snakes make. It is in fact the act of giving a Finnish person a hug and patting them on the head when they say something nice. Urban Dictionary

*hiss* is a term used when angry or being creepy... or just to freak the shit outta someone... or make yourself look like a mental patient.Usually refers to a snake noise. can also be used as -hiss- or *hisses*/-hisses-. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Hiss

The word "hiss" in example sentences

Unfortunately the tablet recorded a hiss from the mixer. ❋ Unknown (2005)

At that time the British Constable was responsible for law and order in hiss village. ❋ Unknown (1937)

Preston hit another hidden button and two large speakers lowered from the ceiling above the monitors; both hissed, but not from any electronic malfunction in their circuitry: The hiss was the sound of silence. ❋ Perry, Steve (1998)

In spite of my pretension of being the least susceptible regarding an author's vanity of all the writers in Paris, it is perfectly impossible to be indifferent to such a thing -- a hiss is a hiss. ❋ Various (N/A)

To hear the noise of serpent's hiss, that is thy harmony. ❋ William Carew Hazlitt (1873)

They recorded directly to a stereo tape, so it wasn't like it was recorded to multi-tracks and then mixed onto another tape with a lot of hiss, which is why it was so clear. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Raparivelo recalled the hiss of bullets and the smell of gunfire as he crawled to safety uninjured. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It could be a hypocoristic or baby-talk form of hysterical, or it might be from the imitative word hiss; or perhaps it is a variant of another dialect term, jesse, meaning a ` severe scolding, 'which is probably from a Biblical allusion. ❋ Unknown (1992)

There are the odd hiccups, where characters "hiss" their dialogue, and other such tags, when a simple "said" would be better used. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To retain the artistic purity, they rid the recordings of any unintentional mechanical noise, such as hiss, clicks, sibilance. ❋ Unknown (2009)

One notable fix that was not present was the removal of a very noticable "hiss" during the otherwise fantastic video recording. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Motown kept a distictive "hiss" on their snare drum which other studios didn't seem to imitate. ❋ Michael Evans (2005)

[Leafy] please karate [chope] my asshole and [spank me] till i cry. Umm I mean HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ❋ Pookachee (2015)

Two leafynions: [Hiss]! STFU and [chope] [my asshole] till I - mmhmmmm ❋ SavageHK (2016)

is that why you are [crying]? **hisshow can you say such a thing? dont [talk to me] [anymore]. **hiss ❋ Osas (2008)

This [faggot bitch] named Andy [Peng] throws hisses. Andy hisses like [a snake]. Is that another hiss, Mr Peng? ❋ Twinkiedick69 (2009)

That [fat girl] [ate the cake], its hiss. [Ut oh], we just got pulled over! Were hiss. ❋ Scott Doortee (2006)

[My wife] says when I don't eat I get [hangry], but I get really [hissed]. ❋ Bethel100 (2018)

[We don't] have [classes] tomorrow but tomorrow is my favorite subject, I'm so [hissed]! ❋ Keanusaurus (2020)

HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS HISSSSSSSS HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ❋ Hakus117 (2015)

[You better] [start] [hissing] him then. ❋ Lizardology (2011)

[jerk]: [idiot] >_>idiot: *[hiss]* ❋ UrMom^^ (2009)

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