1. past tense of hiss; made a sharp sibilant sound like that of the letter ‘s’
2. past tense of hiss; spoke in an angry whisper or low voice
3. past tense of hiss; expressed disapproval by making a hissing sound

Examples

• The snake hissed as we approached its cage.
• Steam hissed from the radiator.
• She hissed the warning under her breath.
• He hissed angrily at his brother to be quiet.
• The audience hissed when the villain appeared on stage.
• The cat hissed at the dog and arched its back.
• Air hissed out of the punctured tire.