Hiss

v. i.	1.	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. [imp. & p. p. Hissed (hĭst); p. pr. & vb. n. Hissing.] The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee. - Ezek. xxvii. 36.
	2.	To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew. Shod with steel, We hissed along the polished ice. - Wordsworth.
v. t.	1.	To condemn or express contempt for by hissing. If the tag-rag people did not clap him and hiss him, according as he pleased and displeased them. - Shak. Malcolm. What is the newest grief? Ros. That of an hour's age doth hiss the speaker. - Shak.
	2.	To utter with a hissing sound. The long-necked geese of the world that are ever hissing dispraise. - Tennyson.
n.	1.	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. "Hiss" implies audible friction of breath consonants. - H. Sweet. A dismal, universal hiss, the sound Of public scorn. - Milton.
	2.	Any sound resembling that above described But hiss for hiss returned with forked tongue. - Milton.
	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.	hiss - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt Synonyms: boo, Bronx cheer, razzing, snort, hoot, raspberry, bird
Verb	1.	hiss - make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval Synonyms: siss, sizz, sibilate
	2.	hiss - move with a whooshing sound Synonyms: whoosh
	3.	hiss - express or utter with a hiss Synonyms: siss, sizz, sibilate
	4.	hiss - show displeasure, as after a performance or speech Synonyms: boo

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