noun. A sharp sibilant sound similar to a sustained s.

noun. An expression of disapproval, contempt, or dissatisfaction conveyed by use of this sound.

intransitive verb. To make a hiss.

intransitive verb. To utter with a hiss.

intransitive verb. To express (a negative view or reaction) by uttering a hiss.

To make or emit a sound like a prolonged enunciation of s, as a serpent or a goose; utter or send forth a long-drawn sibilation; hence, to emit any similar sound, as water thrown on hot metal, or as steam rushing through a small orifice; specifically (of persons), to express disapprobation or contempt by uttering such a sound.

To whizz, as an arrow or other thing in rapid flight.

To condemn or express disapproval of by hissing.

noun. A continued sound like that of s; a prolonged sibilation produced by the organs of utterance, or any similar sound: as, a serpent's hiss. It is a common expression of disapprobation or contempt.

transitive verb. To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.

transitive verb. To utter with a hissing sound.

intransitive verb. To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to make with the mouth a sound like that made by a goose or a snake when angered; esp., to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval.

intransitive verb. To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound.

noun. A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, esp. as a token of disapprobation or contempt.

noun. Any sound resembling that above described.

noun. The noise made by a serpent.

noun. The note of a goose when irritated.

noun. The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.

noun. A high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

noun. An expression of disapproval made to sound like the noise of a snake.

verb. To make a hissing sound.

verb. move with a whooshing sound

noun. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

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

verb. express or utter with a hiss

verb. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

verb. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval