hiss
//hɪs//
Verb
hissInfinitive
hissPresent tense
hissedPast tense
hissedPast participle
hissingPresent participle
hissesThird-person singular
1
To make a sharp sibilant sound like that of the letter 's', typically as a sign of disapproval or anger.
The audience hissed at the unpopular speaker.
2
To express disapproval or contempt by making such a sound.
The audience hissed at the politician's speech.
3
(of something such as a snake, steam, or gas) To produce a prolonged 's' sound.
The steam hissed as it escaped from the kettle.
Noun
hissSingular
hissesPlural
1
A sharp sibilant sound resembling the letter 's'.
We heard a hiss of steam escaping from the pipe.
2
An expression of disapproval or contempt made by producing such a sound.
The politician's speech was met with hisses from the crowd.