hiss
7 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #17,300
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
noun
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/hˈɪs/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural hisses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
move with a whooshing sound
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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