hiss

H0216700 (hĭs)n.1. A sharp sibilant sound similar to a sustained s.2. An expression of disapproval, contempt, or dissatisfaction conveyed by use of this sound.v. hissed, hiss·ing, hiss·es v.intr. To make a hiss: The audience booed and hissed. The teakettle hissed on the stove.v.tr.1. To utter with a hiss.2. To express (a negative view or reaction) by uttering a hiss: The audience hissed its displeasure.

[Middle English hissen, to hiss, of imitative origin.]

hiss′er n.

hiss

(hɪs) n1. a voiceless fricative sound like that of a prolonged s2. such a sound uttered as an exclamation of derision, contempt, etc, esp by an audience or crowd3. (Electronics) electronics receiver noise with a continuous spectrum, caused by thermal agitation, shot noise, etcinterjan exclamation of derision or disapprovalvb4. (intr) to produce or utter a hiss5. (tr) to express with a hiss, usually to indicate derision or anger6. (tr) to show derision or anger towards (a speaker, performer, etc) by hissing[C14: of imitative origin] ˈhisser n

Hiss

(hɪs) n (Biography) Alger. 1904–96, US government official: imprisoned (1950–54) for perjury in connection with alleged espionage activities

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(hɪs)

v. hissed, hiss•ing,
n. v.i. 1. to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s when prolonged. 2. to express disapproval or contempt by making this sound. v.t. 3. to express disapproval of by hissing. 4. to silence or drive away by hissing (usu. fol. by away, down, etc.). 5. to utter with a hiss. n. 6. a hissing sound, esp. one made in disapproval. [1350–1400; probably imitative] hiss′er, n.

Hiss

(hɪs)

n. Alger, 1904–96, U.S. public official, accused of espionage 1948 and imprisoned for perjury 1950–54.

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Past participle: hissed
Gerund: hissing

Imperative
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Present
I hiss
you hiss
he/she/it hisses
we hiss
you hiss
they hiss

Preterite
I hissed
you hissed
he/she/it hissed
we hissed
you hissed
they hissed

Present Continuous
I am hissing
you are hissing
he/she/it is hissing
we are hissing
you are hissing
they are hissing

Present Perfect
I have hissed
you have hissed
he/she/it has hissed
we have hissed
you have hissed
they have hissed

Past Continuous
I was hissing
you were hissing
he/she/it was hissing
we were hissing
you were hissing
they were hissing

Past Perfect
I had hissed
you had hissed
he/she/it had hissed
we had hissed
you had hissed
they had hissed

Future
I will hiss
you will hiss
he/she/it will hiss
we will hiss
you will hiss
they will hiss

Future Perfect
I will have hissed
you will have hissed
he/she/it will have hissed
we will have hissed
you will have hissed
they will have hissed

Future Continuous
I will be hissing
you will be hissing
he/she/it will be hissing
we will be hissing
you will be hissing
they will be hissing

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been hissing
you have been hissing
he/she/it has been hissing
we have been hissing
you have been hissing
they have been hissing

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been hissing
you will have been hissing
he/she/it will have been hissing
we will have been hissing
you will have been hissing
they will have been hissing

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been hissing
you had been hissing
he/she/it had been hissing
we had been hissing
you had been hissing
they had been hissing

Conditional
I would hiss
you would hiss
he/she/it would hiss
we would hiss
you would hiss
they would hiss

Past Conditional
I would have hissed
you would have hissed
he/she/it would have hissed
we would have hissed
you would have hissed
they would have hissed

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	hiss - a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"fizzle, hissing, hushing, sibilationnoise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels"
	2.	hiss - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contemptboo, Bronx cheer, razz, razzing, snort, hoot, raspberry, birdcry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, call - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
Verb	1.	hiss - make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapprovalsiss, sizz, sibilatelet loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"
	2.	hiss - move with a whooshing soundwhooshgo, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast"
	3.	hiss - express or utter with a hisssiss, sizz, sibilatemouth, speak, talk, verbalise, verbalize, utter - express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"
	4.	hiss - show displeasure, as after a performance or speechboocondemn - declare or judge unfit for use or habitation; "The building was condemned by the inspector"

hiss

verb1. whistle, wheeze, rasp, whiz, whirr, sibilate The air hissed out of the pipe.2. jeer, mock, ridicule, deride, decry, revile The delegates booed and hissed him.noun1. fizz, buzz, hissing, fizzing, sibilance, sibilation the hiss of a beer bottle opening

hiss

nounAny of various derisive sounds of disapproval:boo, catcall, hoot.Slang: bird, Bronx cheer, raspberry, razz.verbTo make a sharp sibilant sound:fizz, fizzle, sibilate, sizzle, swish, whiz, whoosh.

Translations

嘶嘶作声嘶嘶声

hiss

(his) verb (of snakes, geese, people etc) to make a sound like that of the letter s (s) , eg to show anger or displeasure. The children hissed (at) the witch when she came on stage; The geese hissed at the dog.嘶嘶作声 noun such a sound. The speaker ignored the hisses of the angry crowd.嘶嘶声

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hiss at (someone or something)

To indicate one's displeasure by making a hissing noise at someone or something. A: "Mommy, the cat hissed at me again!" B: "Well, maybe you should stop screaming in her face." The comedian cringed when the audience hissed at one of his jokes.See also: hiss

hiss (someone) off (the stage)

To indicate one's displeasure for a performer by making hissing noises to such a disruptive extent that the performer leaves the stage. "Of" can also be used between "off" and "the." That crowd at this place is notoriously ruthless, so don't be shocked if they hiss you off the stage.See also: hiss, off

hiss out

To say something in a hissing manner, as through one's clenched teeth, typically due to anger. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hiss" and "out." Mom hissed out a command to be quiet as everyone in church turned around to look at Tommy and me.See also: hiss, out

hiss at someone or something

1. [for a reptile] to make a hissing sound as a warning. The snake hissed at me. Otherwise I wouldn't have known it was there. The lizard hissed at the snake. 2. [for someone] to make a hissing sound at someone to show disapproval. The audience hissed at the performer, who was not all that bad. They hissed at all three acts.See also: hiss

hiss someone off (of the stage)

Fig. [for the audience] to hiss and drive a performer off the stage. The boys in the front row tried to hiss her off the stage. The audience, angry with the quality of the singers, tried to hiss them all off.See also: hiss, off

hiss something out

Fig. to say something with a hissing voice, usually in anger or disgust. The disgusted manager hissed his appraisal out. He hissed out his criticism.See also: hiss, out

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verb whistle

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verb jeer

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noun fizz

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noun any of various derisive sounds of disapproval

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verb to make a sharp sibilant sound

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noun a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

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noun a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

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verb make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

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verb move with a whooshing sound

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verb express or utter with a hiss

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verb show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

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