Meaning of hissing in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hissing

    Definitions

    1. noisy sound like a sustained `s'

    Examples

    • « 'hissing' is the sound a snake makes »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    hissing

    Definitions

    1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

    Examples

    • « the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience »

    Derived terms

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