Meaning & Definition of word "Hissing"

Hissing

/ˈhɪsɪŋ/

1. The sound made when air is forced through a narrow opening, resembling a prolonged 's' or 'sh'.
- Example: The hissing of the steam from the kettle signaled that the water was boiling.
2. An expression of contempt or disapproval, often in a public setting.
- Example: The hissing from the crowd suggested they were not pleased with the politician's speech.

1. To make a sound like a prolonged 's' or 'sh', often produced by forcing air through a narrow opening.
- Example: The snake was hissing as a warning to potential threats.
2. To express disapproval or contempt by making a hissing sound.
- Example: The audience began hissing at the actor who had forgotten his lines.

●From the Middle English 'hissen', a frequentative form of 'hiss'.

hissing noise:

A sound made by steam or gas escaping under pressure.

hissing sound:

A type of sound produced often by serpents or in disapproval.

hissing cat:

A defensive posture where a cat makes a hissing sound to warn others.

hiss:

To make a sibilant sound.

sibilant:

A speech sound with a hissing effect.

whisper:

To speak very softly.

Meaning: To express dissatisfaction or disapproval, especially in a loud crowd.

● Example Sentence: The audience began hissing during the boring presentation.

Meaning: To be sneaky or deceptive.

● Example Sentence: He's been hissing around, trying to figure out the best way to cheat the system.