hisssing

[US]/[ˈhɪsɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈhɪsɪŋ]/

Translation

adj.Making a sound like a long 's'.
n.The act of producing such a sound; used to express disapproval.

Example Sentences

the snake was hissing loudly in the grass.

i heard the cat hissing at the intruder.

the steam was hissing from the broken pipe.

the angry dog kept hissing at the mailman.

the tire was hissing as it lost air.

the kettle started hissing when it boiled.

the audience was hissing at the poor performance.

the gas leak was hissing near the stove.

the radiator was hissing due to high pressure.

the snake charmer's cobra stopped hissing suddenly.

the espresso machine began hissing loudly.

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