hiss (n.)

  1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience

    [ Syn: hissing , hushing , fizzle , sibilation ]

  2. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

    [ Syn: boo , hoot , bronx cheer , raspberry , razzing , razz , snort , bird ]

    hiss (v.)

  1. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

    [ Syn: siss , sizz , sibilate ]

  2. move with a whooshing sound

    [ Syn: whoosh ]

  3. express or utter with a hiss

    [ Syn: sizz , siss , sibilate ]

  4. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

    [ Syn: boo ]

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