0%

ALL meanings of hissed

hiss
H h
  • verb without object hissed 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 hissed to express disapproval or contempt by making this sound: The audience hissed when the actor forgot his lines. 1
  • verb with object hissed to express disapproval of by hissing: The audience hissed the controversial play. 1
  • verb with object hissed 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 hissed to utter with a hiss. 1
  • noun hissed a hissing sound, especially one made in disapproval. 1
  • noun hissed Simple past tense and past participle of hiss. 1
Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?