Meaning & Definition of Hiss in English
English⟶
Hiss
/hɪs/
noun
1. A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
- "The performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"
synonym:
- hiss,
- hissing,
- hushing,
- fizzle,
- sibilation
2. A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
synonym:
- boo,
- hoot,
- Bronx cheer,
- hiss,
- raspberry,
- razzing,
- razz,
- snort,
- bird
verb
1. Make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
synonym:
- hiss,
- siss,
- sizz,
- sibilate
2. Move with a whooshing sound
synonym:
- hiss,
- whoosh
3. Express or utter with a hiss
synonym:
- hiss,
- sizz,
- siss,
- sibilate
4. Show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
synonym:
- boo,
- hiss