hiss

hiss has 15 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 4.

Definitions

• v. i.. 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.
• v. i.. To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.
• v. t.. To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
• v. t.. To utter with a hissing sound.
• n.. 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.
• n.. Any sound resembling that above described
• n.. The noise made by a serpent.
• n.. The note of a goose when irritated.
• n.. The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.
• n.. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
• n.. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"
• v.. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech