Definition of 'hiss'

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Noun

1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"
      Synonyms: hissing hushing fizzle sibilation
2. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
      Synonyms: boo hoot Bronx cheer raspberry razzing razz snort bird

Verb

1. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
      Synonyms: siss sizz sibilate
2. move with a whooshing sound
      Synonyms: whoosh
3. express or utter with a hiss
      Synonyms: sizz siss sibilate
4. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
      Synonyms: boo
      Antonyms: applaud clap spat acclaim

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