Hiss(n.) 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(n.) Any sound resembling that above described
Hiss(n.) The noise made by a serpent.
Hiss(n.) The note of a goose when irritated.
Hiss(n.) The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.
Hiss(v. 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.
Hiss(v. i.) To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.
Hiss(v. t.) To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
Hiss(v. t.) To utter with a hissing sound.
Hissed(imp. & p. p.) of Hiss
Hissing(n.) The act of emitting a hiss or hisses.
Hissing(n.) The occasion of contempt; the object of scorn and derision.
Hissing(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hiss
Hissingly(adv.) With a hissing sound.
Words within hiss