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hiss
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hiss in WordNet English dictionary
noun
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
boo
hoot
Bronx cheer
hiss
raspberry
razzing
razz
snort
bird
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
"the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"
hiss
hissing
hushing
fizzle
sibilation
verb
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
boo
hiss
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
hiss
siss
sizz
sibilate
express or utter with a hiss
hiss
sizz
siss
sibilate
move with a whooshing sound
hiss
whoosh
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