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   hiss

   /hɪs/

   verb

   • 1. make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s: "the escaping gas was hissing" Similar fizzfizzlewhistlewheezebuzzshrillrare:sibilate
   • ▪ (of a person) make a sibilant sound as a sign of disapproval or derision: "the audience hissed loudly at the mention of his name"
   • ▪ express disapproval of (someone) by hissing: "he was hissed off the stage" Similar jeercatcallutter catcallswhistleshout disapprovalscofftaunthootjibederideinformal:blow raspberriesOpposite cheer
   • ▪ whisper something in an urgent or angry way: "‘Get back!’ he hissed"

   noun

   • 1. a sharp sibilant sound: "the spit and hiss of a cornered cat" Similar fizzfizzingwhistlehissingsibilancewheezewheezingbuzzbuzzingrare:sibilation
   • ▪ a sibilant sound used to convey disapproval or derision: "the audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses" Similar jeercatcallwhistleshout of derisionraspberryabusescoffingtauntingderisioninformal:the birdOpposite cheer
   • ▪ electrical interference at audio frequencies: "tape hiss"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): imitative.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   • I

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   • S

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hissHiss Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 7, 2024 · The meaning of HISS is to make a sharp sibilant sound. How to use hiss in a sentence.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Noise-induced_hearing_lossNoise-induced hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Noise-induced hearing loss ( NIHL) is a hearing impairment resulting from exposure to loud sound. People may have a loss of perception of a narrow range of frequencies or impaired perception of sound including sensitivity to sound or ringing in the ears. [1] .

4. snakesnuggles.com › why-do-snakes-hissWhy Do Snakes Hiss? Understanding Their Reasons and What It Means

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   Jul 13, 2024 · When a snake hisses, it’s important to understand the difference between a warning hiss and a defensive hiss. A warning hiss is the snake’s way of telling you to back off – it’s a clear sign that the snake feels threatened and is trying to scare you away.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hushingHushing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 19, 2024 · Definitions of hushing. noun. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) synonyms: fizzle, hiss, hissing, sibilation. see more.

6. www.britannica.com › biography › Alger-HissAlger Hiss | US Spy Scandal, Cold War & Communist Allegations

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Alger Hiss was a former U.S. State Department official who was convicted in January 1950 of perjury concerning his dealings with Whittaker Chambers, who accused him of membership in a communist espionage ring.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionaryCambridge Free English Dictionary and Thesaurus

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Cambridge Free English Dictionary and Thesaurus. Dictionaries. Choose any English or translation dictionary to search in that dictionary. English definitions. Choose from corpus-informed dictionaries for English language learners at all levels. They’re ideal for anyone preparing for Cambridge English exams and IELTS.

8. www.treehugger.com › cat-sounds-and-what-they-mean-4864314Cat Sounds and What They Mean - Treehugger

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   5 days ago · Hissing is involuntary and usually accompanied by an open mouth and bared teeth, and sometimes spitting. When a cat is hissing, it's best to give the animal some space.