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- [his]
- /hɪs/
- /hɪs/
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- [his]
- /hɪs/
Definitions of hiss word
- verb without object hiss to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening. 1
- verb without object hiss to express disapproval or contempt by making this sound: The audience hissed when the actor forgot his lines. 1
- verb with object hiss to express disapproval of by hissing: The audience hissed the controversial play. 1
- verb with object hiss to silence or drive away by hissing (usually followed by away, down, etc.): They hissed down the author when he tried to speak. 1
- verb with object hiss to utter with a hiss. 1
- noun hiss Alger, 1904–96, U.S. public official, accused of espionage 1948 and imprisoned for perjury 1950–54. 1
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Origin of hiss
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English hissen; probably imitative; compare Old English hyscan to jeer at, rail (derivative of husc jeering; cognate with Old Saxon, Old High German hosc)
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Parts of speech for Hiss
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hiss popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hiss usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hiss
verb hiss
- spit — to eject saliva from the mouth; expectorate.
- whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
- jeer — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
- hoot — to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.
- whistle — to make a clear musical sound, a series of such sounds, or a high-pitched, warbling sound by the forcible expulsion of the breath through a small opening formed by contracting the lips, or through the teeth, with the aid of the tongue.
noun hiss
- taunt — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
- raspberry — the fruit of any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Rubus, of the rose family, consisting of small and juicy red, black, or pale yellow drupelets forming a detachable cap about a convex receptacle.
- bronx cheer — A Bronx cheer is a sound that people make by vibrating their lips in order to express disapproval or contempt.
- buzz — If something buzzes or buzzes somewhere, it makes a long continuous sound, like the noise a bee makes when it is flying.
- contempt — If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
Antonyms for hiss
verb hiss
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
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