meaning of hisses

1. 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.
2.
To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.
3.
To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
4.
To utter with a hissing sound.
5.
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.
6.
Any sound resembling that above described
7.
The noise made by a serpent.
8.
The note of a goose when irritated.
9.
The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.
10.
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt


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