| hiss |
verb i. |
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., To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew., To condemn or express contempt for by hissing., To utter with a hissing sound., 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., Any sound resembling that above described, The noise made by a serpent., The note of a goose when irritated., The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove. |