hiss

/his/
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hiss

The cat lets out a low hiss at the approaching dog.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A sharp sibilant sound: A prolonged "s" or "sh" sound, often made by forcing air through a small opening, as by a snake, a leaking tire, or steam.
    • An expression of disapproval: A sound made by an audience, typically a prolonged "ssss," to show contempt, dislike, or rejection of a performance or speaker.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To make a sharp, sustained "s" sound: To produce a sound like that of a snake or escaping air.
    • To express disapproval with such a sound: To make a hissing sound to show scorn or displeasure, especially as part of an audience.

  3. Verb (transitive):

    • To utter or express with a hissing sound: To say words in a sharp, sibilant, often angry whisper.
    • To show disapproval of by hissing: To condemn or reject a performer, speaker, or idea by making hissing sounds.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The angry cat let out a low hiss. (The sound the cat made.)
    • The proposal was met with a chorus of hisses from the crowd. (The sound of disapproval from the crowd.)

  • Verb (intransitive):

    • The air hissed out of the punctured balloon. (The air made a sharp, continuous sound as it escaped.)
    • The audience began to hiss when the villain appeared on stage. (The audience made disapproving sounds.)

  • Verb (transitive):

    • "Get out!" she hissed through clenched teeth. (She said the words with a sharp, sibilant sound.)
    • The comedian was hissed off the stage. (The comedian was forced to leave the stage due to the audience's hissing.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to hiss at": To direct a hiss of disapproval or anger toward someone or something.
    • The crowd hissed at the referee's controversial decision.
  • Descriptive Use: Often used to describe speech that is venomous, whispered, or full of suppressed anger.
    • His reply was a hissed threat that only I could hear.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hissing (n/adj): The act or sound of hissing; producing a hiss.
    • The constant hissing of the radiator was annoying.
  • Hisser (n): One who hisses.
    • The lead actor glared at the hissers in the front row.
Synonyms
  • Sibilate: To utter with or make a hissing sound. (More formal/technical)
  • Boo: To express disapproval with a loud, deep sound. (Different sound, similar function of rejection)
  • Jeer: To shout or mock insultingly. (Different manner of expression)
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Hiss out: To expel or utter something with a hissing sound.
    • He hissed out the words, his face red with rage.
  • Hiss off (the stage): To force someone to leave a performance venue by persistent hissing.
    • The terrible act was hissed off within minutes.
Related Idioms
  • A hiss and a boo: A phrase indicating a mixture or the typical sounds of audience disapproval.
    • The new policy was greeted with a hiss and a boo from the public.
  • The sound/air/steam hisses: A common collocation describing the specific source of the sound.
    • I heard the sound hiss from the broken pipe.
hiss

The cat lets out a low hiss at the approaching dog.

Noun
  1. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
  2. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
    • the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
Verb
  1. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
  2. express or utter with a hiss
  3. move with a whooshing sound
  4. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

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