1. sharp sibilant sounds like that of the letter s
Usage: plural

1. makes a sharp sibilant sound like that of the letter s
Usage: third person singular present
2. expresses disapproval or contempt by making a hissing sound
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The snake hisses when it feels threatened.
• Steam hisses from the kettle when the water boils.
• The audience hisses at the villain in the play.
• She hisses her disapproval under her breath.
• The cat hisses at the approaching dog.
• We could hear the hisses of escaping gas.
• The crowd’s hisses grew louder during the speech.