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Definition of hiss : 1. 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.
2. Any sound resembling that above described
3. The noise made by a serpent.
4. The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.
5. The note of a goose when irritated.
6. To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
7. To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.
8. 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.
9. To utter with a hissing sound.

Synonyms:

tinker's damn, groan, hissing, birdie, call, shit, Bronx cheer, croak, snicker, brrr, shuttlecock, tinker's dam, skirt, dame, catcall, noise, shucks, bird, sounds, hoot, flop, darn, gurgle, shuttle, cluck, damn, breathe, sizz, grunt, chick, siss, baa, bust, howl, hushing, raspberry bush, red cent, razzing, applause, raspberry, crow, sibilance, razz, click, murmur, purr, fowl, boo, snigger, bray, mutter, woosh, under your breath, bay, cheer, wench, bark, cry, croon, clap, assibilation, doll, applaud, bellow, bleat, moo, chatter

sniffle, sizzle, whistle, whir, wheeze, fizzle, snort, buzz, sneeze, snore, whoosh, sputter, snuffle, lisp, zip, whisper, whiz, sibilate

rhonchus, sibilation

Usage examples:

• Ootah heard it hiss through the air. - "The Eternal Maiden", T. Everett Harré.
• Warrington entered the companionway; and a moment later he heard the water hiss along the deck. - "Parrot & Co.", Harold MacGrath.
• We almost feel the pleasant glow of the fire, and hear the great logs hiss and crackle. - "Chaucer and His Times", Grace E. Hadow.