hisss

[US]/[hɪs]/
[UK]/[hɪs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A sharp sibilant sound similar to a sustained 's'
v.To make a sharp sibilant sound; To express disapproval or derision by making this sound

Example Sentences

the snake let out a long hisss as it slid across the rocks.

the angry cat gave a warning hisss to the intruder.

steam escaped from the broken pipe with a loud hisss.

i heard the tires hisss as the car braked suddenly.

the snake's hisss echoed through the silent forest.

she let out a hisss of disapproval when she saw the mess.

the radiator made a hisss as it heated up slowly.

a small gas leak produced a worrying hisss from the wall.

the snake coiled and gave a menacing hisss to the handler.

the punctured ball let out a gradual hisss as it deflated.

the audience gave a collective hisss at the villain's appearance.

air escaped from the balloon with a soft hisss.

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