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- [his]
- /hɪs/
- /hɪs/
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- [his]
- /hɪs/
Definitions of hisses word
- verb without object hisses 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 hisses to express disapproval or contempt by making this sound: The audience hissed when the actor forgot his lines. 1
- verb with object hisses to express disapproval of by hissing: The audience hissed the controversial play. 1
- verb with object hisses 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 hisses to utter with a hiss. 1
- noun hisses a hissing sound, especially one made in disapproval. 1
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Origin of hisses
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 Hisses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hisses 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.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hisses usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hisses
noun hisses
- catcalls — Plural form of catcall.
- hoots — to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.
- raspberries — 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.
- buzzes — a man's very short haircut; crew cut.
verb hisses
- whizzes — to make a humming, buzzing, or hissing sound, as an object passing swiftly through the air.
Antonyms for hisses
verb hisses
- cheers — a drinking toast
- compliments — a greeting of respect or regard
- flatters — Plural form of flatter.
- lauds — to praise; extol.
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