Hiss
verbhɪs
Noun
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
“the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience”
Similar:FizzleHissingHushingSibilationType of:Noisea cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
Verb
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
Similar:SibilateSissSizzType of:EmitUtterexpress or utter with a hiss
Similar:SibilateSissSizzType of:VerbalizeMouthSpeakmove with a whooshing sound
Similar:WhooshType of:LocomoteMoveGoshow displeasure, as after a performance or speech
Similar:BooType of:Condemn
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