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hiss
verb · Say it: HISS
What it means
Foundationto make a long 'sss' sound, like a snake or an angry cat
The cat hissed at the new puppy and hid under the sofa.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- fizz
- sizzle
- whistle
More examples
- Sausages hissed in the pan as Mum cooked breakfast on Saturday.
Where the word comes from
Imitating the sound itself, first used in Middle English.
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