hiss
A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steamA sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
» I heard a strange hissing sound.
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2 sensesA sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
Zischen, Fauchen
шипе́ниеšipénije
шипінняšypinnja
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.
Knurren, Zischen, Fauchen
шипе́ниеšipénije
Examples
46 sentencesI heard a strange hissing sound.
The snake hissed and bared its fangs.
The hiss of rushing gas could be heard.
deDas Geräusch ausströmenden Gases war zu hören. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom heard a hiss.
ruТом услышал шипение. — Wezel
deTom hörte es zischen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The cat hissed at Tom.
ruКошка зашипела на Тома. — marafon
deDie Katze fauchte Tom an. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English hissen, probably of onomatopoeic origin (compare Arabic هَسْهَسَ (hashFrom Middle English hissen, probably of onomatopoeic origin (compare Arabic هَسْهَسَ (hashasa)). Compare Middle Dutch hissen, hisschen (“to chase away, shoo”), Middle Low German hissen (“to chase, hound, incite”).
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Forms
plural: hissesSynonyms
12 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsSee also
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