v. i. | 1. | To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter |
2. | To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; | |
v. t. | 1. | To condemn or express contempt for by hissing. |
2. | To utter with a hissing sound. | |
n. | 1. | A prolonged sound like that letter |
2. | Any sound resembling that above described | |
3. | The note of a goose when irritated. |
Noun | 1. | hiss - a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience" Synonyms: hissing, sibilation |
2. | ![]() | |
Verb | 1. | hiss - make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval |
2. | hiss - move with a whooshing sound Synonyms: whoosh | |
3. | hiss - express or utter with a hiss | |
4. | hiss - show displeasure, as after a performance or speech Synonyms: boo |