adjective
- comparative form of hissy; more inclined to hiss or characterized by hissing sounds
Usage: informal; usually used in the phrase 'hissier fit' to describe an angry or hysterical outburst
Examples
- The cat got hissier as the dog approached.
- She threw a hissier fit than usual when she found out about the change.
- The steam from the kettle grew hissier as the water boiled.
- His reaction was even hissier than the last time we disagreed.