hissing (Meaning)

Wordnet

hissing (n)

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

Webster

hissing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Hiss

Webster

hissing (n.)

The act of emitting a hiss or hisses.

The occasion of contempt; the object of scorn and derision.

hissing Sentence Examples

  1. The angry cat arched its back and hissed menacingly at the intruder.
  2. The radiator emitted a low, relentless hissing sound as steam escaped through a tiny leak.
  3. The venomous snake raised its head and hissed loudly, warning off potential threats.
  4. The firecracker exploded with a loud bang, followed by a prolonged hissing as the embers died down.
  5. The crowd hissed and booed as the unpopular politician took the stage.
  6. The tea kettle began to hiss as the water inside reached boiling point.
  7. The hissing of the garden hose created a refreshing mist on a hot summer day.
  8. The air hissed through the cracks in the window frame, creating an eerie draft.
  9. The venomous spider hissed as the scientist approached its enclosure.
  10. The wind hissed through the trees, creating an almost musical sound.

FAQs About the word hissing

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)of Hiss, The act of emitting a hiss or hisses., The occasion of contempt; the object of scorn and

booing, whistle, sneer, smirk, hiss, snigger,boo, jibe, raspberry, snort

clapping,applause, cheer, acclamation, cheering, applause, clapping, acclamation, ovation, ovation

The angry cat arched its back and hissed menacingly at the intruder.

The radiator emitted a low, relentless hissing sound as steam escaped through a tiny leak.

The venomous snake raised its head and hissed loudly, warning off potential threats.

The firecracker exploded with a loud bang, followed by a prolonged hissing as the embers died down.