Meaning Of Hiss

v. i.

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.

v. i.

To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.

v. t.

To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.

v. t.

To utter with a hissing sound.

n.

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.

n.

Any sound resembling that above described

n.

The noise made by a serpent.

n.

The note of a goose when irritated.

n.

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