Hiss

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1. Verb

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.

2. Verb

To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.

3. Verb

To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.

4. Verb

To utter with a hissing sound.

5. Noun

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.

6. Noun

Any sound resembling that above described

7. Noun

The noise made by a serpent.

8. Noun

The note of a goose when irritated.

9. Noun

The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.
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